A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · May/June 2013 · Q231 Mark
The table gives details of the unemployment rates and expenditure on unemployment benefits for the United Kingdom in 2007 and 2009. What can definitely be concluded from the table? [Table with columns: unemployment rate (%), expenditure on unemployment benefits as % of GDP]
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AMore of the workforce was unemployed in 2009 than in 2007.
BThe number of workers in employment was higher in 2007 than in 2009.
CUnemployment benefits were more generous in 2009 than in 2007.
DUnemployment increased faster than expenditure on unemployment benefits.
✓ Correct answer
A: More of the workforce was unemployed in 2009 than in 2007.
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