A-LevelEconomicsMacroeconomic IndicatorsMay/June 2011Paper 1 Q221 Mark

The table shows inflation rates, unemployment rates and changes in money wage rates between 2008 and 2009 for a number of countries. What can be concluded from the table?

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

AOn average, those in employment in the UK had an increase in real incomes.

BThe same number of people were unemployed in the US and France.

CThe same product would have the same price in France and Germany.

DUnemployment was highest where inflation was highest.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: On average, those in employment in the UK had an increase in real incomes.

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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 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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