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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/21 · May/June 2024 · Q320 Marks

Indonesia operates a mixed economic system. Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, aims for stable prices. The country's price level can be influenced by changes in population size. Indonesia's population continues to grow but at a slower rate. Many of the country's industries are growing with particularly fast growth in Indonesian domestic and international air travel.

  1. (a)Identify who allocates resources in a mixed economic system.[2]
  2. (b)Explain two benefits a firm may gain from an increase in the size of the country's population.[4]
  3. (c)Analyse the reasons why governments aim for stable prices.[6]
  4. (d)Discuss whether or not the global economy would benefit from an increase in air travel.[8]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. Firms / producers (1) the government (1)
  2. OR The private sector / private firms (1) the public sector / nationalised firms (1)

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Topic
The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Structured question, 20 marks.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2024 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 3.

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