O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/12 · May/June 2017 · Q111 Mark

In South Africa, the number of skilled workers is relatively low. However, average wages in South Africa are double the average wage in Brazil and Turkey and they are 1.6 times higher than in Malaysia. What may be concluded from this information?

AMalaysian workers are more skilled than South African workers.

BPrices in South Africa are double those in Brazil.

CSouth Africa's labour productivity is low.

DSouth African trade union bargaining power is strong.

✓ Correct answer

D: South African trade union bargaining power is strong.

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Topic: The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Economics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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