Subsection 5.1. Living standards for Economics, IGCSE - revisedeck

5.1. Living standards

A subsection of Economics, 0455, through 5. Economic development

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A government increases the rate of progressive income tax and its spending on hospitals. What is likely to happen to the distribution of income and to living standards?

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2024

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The table shows the annual percentage changes in GDP and consumer prices in selected countries during a year. Which country has shown...

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2007

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India has a more evenly distributed income than China but a greater proportion of its population living on less than $1 a day. What can be concluded from this statement?

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2010

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India has a more evenly distributed income than China but a greater proportion of its population living on less than $1 a day. What can be concluded from this statement?

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2010

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A country has a very high Gross Domestic Product and a small population but has a low standard of living. What may be the cause of this low standard of living?

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2016

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What is the change in GDP per head, after taking account of price increases (real change), between 2000 and 2013?

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2017

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GDP per capita in Switzerland is high. What is the reason why Swiss citizens still face the basic economic problem?

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2023

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In developed economies, as a person’s real income rises, a lower proportion of that income is usually spent on A food. B holidays. C leisure activities. D personal transport.

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2007

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The table shows the percentages of consumer spending on different items in four countries, which have similar geographical conditions and climate. Which country is likely to have the highest standard of living?

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2012

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The table shows the percentages of consumer spending on different items in four countries, which have similar geographical conditions and climate. Which country is likely to have the highest standard of living?

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2012

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