A-LevelEconomicsMacroeconomic IndicatorsMay/June 2010Paper 1 Q221 Mark

The diagram shows changes in the numbers employed in four different industries between 2002 and 2007. What can be concluded from the diagram?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Macroeconomic Indicators in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

AFinance was always the largest employer.

BLeisure had the fastest growth rate in employment.

CManufacturing was the only industry to show signs of decline.

DTotal employment in the four industries decreased over the period.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: Leisure had the fastest growth rate in employment.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Macroeconomic Indicators 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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