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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · May/June 2012 · Q301 Mark

Why might an increase in employment reduce a country’s productivity?

AThe cost of employing workers may increase.
BThe new workers employed may be less skilled.
CThe new workers employed may work with more advanced technology.
DThe price of goods produced may fall.

✓ Correct answer

B: The new workers employed may be less skilled.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 30.

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