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 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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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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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 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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Explain two advantages of small firms
Few legal formalities exist, know their customers on a more personal level, Smaller firms are easier to manage and control.
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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Define โa standard for deferred paymentsโ.
A function of money that enables people to borrow, pay back at a later date and to lend.
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Analyse how consumers may suffer as a result of a fall in the profits firms earn.
Some firms may decide to stop production, this may reduce competition, raise price, lower quality and reduce choice.
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Identify three types of private sector firms
sole trader, partnership,private limited company, public limited company.