The amount of money paid to a worker per unit of time in exchange for their labour
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Analyse, using a production possibility curve (PPC) diagram, the effect of reallocating resources from kerosene to LPG.
Reallocating resources will involve a movement along the PPC, this will involve an opportunity cost.
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Discuss whether or not removing a firmโs monopoly power will benefit consumers.
A monopoly firm can take advantage of economies of scale reducing average costs of production, the removal of monopoly power may increase prices for consumers.
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Discuss whether an increase in bank lending will benefit an economy.
It may enable households to borrow more, increasing their spending, to increase their living standards, be able to buy housing or other basic necessities.
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Analyse why private sector banks may earn higher profits than public sector banks.
May have different goals, private sector banks may aim for profit maximisation while public sector banks may seek to provide a service/keep employment high.
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Explain two advantages banknotes have as a form of money.
Generally acceptable, Portable, Divisible, Recognisable, Limited in supply, Homogeneous
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Discuss whether or not a central bank should raise the rate of interest.
yes, to reduce borrowing if people and firms are building up unsustainable debt. No, it may reduce the economic growth rate as it may discourage investment.
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Explain two reasons why agricultural workers may be paid less than manufacturing workers.
may be in higher supply as work may require fewer qualifications/less skill, may have less bargaining power as they may not belong to a trade union
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Discuss whether a decrease in wage rates and an increase in working hours will always reduce the supply of workers to a firm.
Workers may stay in the job if working conditions are good, there are long holidays, good promotion chances, good pensions and good fringe benefits.
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State two functions of money
medium of exchange, measure of value (unit of account) and standard of deferred payments.
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Explain two disadvantages of and challenges facing small firms.
small firms have limited start-up capital, small firms have the largest risk of business failure
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Discuss whether or not removing a firmโs monopoly power will benefit consumers.
More choice for consumers improved competition will causes prices to fall which will increase consumersโ real disposable income.