Subsection 4.7. Employment and unemployment for Economics, O Level - revisedeck

4.7. Employment and unemployment

A subsection of Economics, 2281, through 4. Government and the macroeconomy

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What is most likely to be found in a developing country?

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Which type of unemployment is generally regarded by economists as the least serious for the economy?

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2007

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The table shows the proportion of the working population in different sectors in three countries. country agriculture % manufacturing % services % Iran Nepal UK What can be concluded from the table?

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The table shows unemployment and inflation statistics for the US, Japan and Sweden for year 1 and year 2. unemployment (%) inflation (% pa) country year 1 year 2 year 1 year 2 US 4.8 4.4 5.6 3.4 Japan 2.7 2.7 1.7 0.7 Sweden 2.7 3.2 8.3 6.6 Which conclusion can be made from the table?

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What is likely if the proportion of retired people in a country increases?

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What is most likely to cause an immediate decrease in the size of the working population?

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Japan has an ageing and declining population. Fewer workers have to support more retired people. Which government policy is most likely to reduce the support that has to be given by the working population?

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‘The tertiary sector of the economy is increasing in importance’. This statement is most likely to mean that a high proportion of the labour force is A employed in agriculture. B employed in manufacturing. C employed in the production of services. D unemployed but looking for work.

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What is an example of occupational mobility of labour?

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One way in which a government may seek to increase geographical mobility of labour is by A controlling firms locating in areas of low employment. B giving grants to firms moving into areas of high unemployment. C providing relocation expenses for workers. D subsidising declining industries.

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