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O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/11 · May/June 2014 · Q91 Mark

Why are unskilled workers paid less than skilled workers?

AThere is a higher demand for unskilled labour than skilled labour.
BThere is a larger supply of unskilled labour than skilled labour.
CUnskilled labour belong to trade unions.
DUnskilled labour is more productive than skilled labour.

✓ Correct answer

B: There is a larger supply of unskilled labour than skilled labour.

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Topic
The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 9.

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