CIE AS Topical Past Paper 2
3.3 Addressing income and wealth inequality
9708/23/O/N/24
(a) Explain two economic reasons for inequality in the distribution of income and wealth and consider why inequality in the distribution of wealth cannot easily be measured. [8]
(b) Assess which policies are likely to be most effective in redistributing income. [12]
9708/22/M/J/24
(a) Explain how the Gini coefficient is used to measure income inequality and consider the relative strength of two economic reasons suggested for such inequality in a low-income country. [8] [Sample answer]
(b) Assess the extent to which government policies to redistribute income and wealth are likely to be successful. [12]
9708/22/F/M/23
(a) Explain the possible economic reasons for inequality of income and consider whether inequality of income can benefit an economy. [8]