CAIE A Level Economics - Paper 4

10.2 Links between macroeconomic problems and their interrelatedness

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CAIE A Level Economics 9708 Paper 4 topical essay questions on Links between macroeconomic problems and their interrelatedness, with marks, year filters and sample answers where available.

CAIE A Level Economics Paper 4 Topic 10.2

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Links between macroeconomic problems and their interrelatedness questions are grouped here so you can revise the way CAIE A Level Economics Paper 4 asks extended essays.

In Paper 4 essays, this topic often asks you to:

Define the key economic terms precisely
Use diagrams where they strengthen analysis
Build chains of reasoning before evaluation
Reach a supported judgement for evaluate or discuss questions

Before you begin

1Read the command word
2Check whether the question asks discuss, assess or evaluate
3Plan the argument and counterargument
4Finish with a clear judgement

Exam material

Past-paper questions

Past-paper question 9708/41/O/N/25 [20] marks

Economic growth can only occur when an economy is below full employment.

Evaluate this statement. [20]

Open question

Past-paper question 9708/42/F/M/22 [25] marks

Government policies which rely on increasing budget deficits to solve the problem of unemployment will not be successful because they do not affect the natural rate of unemployment. Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. [25]

Open question

Past-paper question 9708/41/O/N/21 [13] marks

To what extent do you agree with the view that the control of inflation should be the most important macroeconomic aim? [13]

Open question

Past-paper question 9708/42/F/M/21 [12] marks

'Economic growth should be the most important macroeconomic aim.' Discuss this view. [12]

Open question