A-LevelEconomicsNational Income StatisticsOct/Nov 2018Paper 1 Q201 Mark

The table shows the consumer price index (CPI) and national output at current prices in 2014 and 2015 for an economy. [Table: year, CPI, national output at current prices 2014 100 100 2015 120 110] What can be concluded when 2015 is compared with 2014?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Economics question?

The correct answer is C: Real national output fell..

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests National Income Statistics in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

AMoney national output decreased by 10%.

BMoney national output increased by 20%.

CReal national output fell.

DReal national output increased.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: Real national output fell.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests National Income Statistics in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Oct/Nov 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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