A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationMay/June 2010Paper 1 Q21 Mark

Which statement about trade unions is normative?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

ASince trade unions exist to safeguard the interests of their members, they deserve the legal protection of the state.

BIn countries where trade unions are strong, income distribution is more equal.

CUneven trade union membership has resulted in a widening of the wage gap between different industries.

DIn industries where trade unions are powerful, technical progress tends to be much slower.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Since trade unions exist to safeguard the interests of their members, they deserve the legal protection of the state.

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Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics May/June 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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