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A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/31 · May/June 2017 · Q301 Mark

The economy of a country is simultaneously experiencing a balance of payments deficit, a budget deficit, demand-pull inflation and unemployment. The government decides to cut personal income taxes. What is most likely to be its main macroeconomic objective? A to improve the balance of payments position B to reduce the budget deficit C to reduce the level of unemployment D to reduce the rate of inflation

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  1. [1] C

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Topic
The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Structured question, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, May/June 2017 Paper 3 Variant 1, question 30.

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