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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/11 · May/June 2023 · Q221 Mark

What is most likely to lead to an increase in structural unemployment in a country?

AThe country is experiencing a period of negative economic growth.
BThe country is experiencing a period of positive economic growth.
CThe country is moving from producing primary sector goods to secondary sector goods.
DThe country is moving towards more flexible labour markets.

✓ Correct answer

C: The country is moving from producing primary sector goods to secondary sector goods.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 22.

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