A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q231 Mark

The number of people employed in a country and the level of unemployment both decrease. What could explain this?

Anet inward immigration

Ban increase in the level of unemployment benefits

Can increase in the age at which state pensions are payable

Dan increase in the number of university students

✓ Correct answer

D: an increase in the number of university students

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Topic: The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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