Last Man Standing Volume 1: WHSS Economics

The graph shows the labour force of a country from 2003-2015. What may be concluded from the graph?

A Between 2003 and 2015, women will become a higher percentage of the labour force.

B It is estimated that more girls than boys will be born between 2003 and 2005.

C The labour force will remain relatively unchanged after 2006 at approximately 16 million.

D The total population of the country in 2010-2011 will be approximately 28 million.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which factor is most likely to reduce the average age of a population in a developed country?

A a lower birth rate

B a lower death rate

C emigration

D immigration

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

A a good education sector

B a small average family size

C a small percentage of very old people

D high spending on entertainment

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Chinese Government is concerned about two population problems – overpopulation and a gender imbalance, with males outnumbering females. In 2007 it reduced the number of babies that foreigners are allowed to adopt; almost all of the babies are girls. What effect might this have on the size of China’s population and gender imbalance in the short run?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The expansion of the European Union has caused net migration into the UK. What is the most likely effect in the UK in the short run?

A an ageing population

B a rising birth rate

C reduced pressure on public services

D reduced pressure on the labour supply

• A

• B

• C

• D

What benefit is likely to result from the extension of specialisation within manufacturing?

A For a consumer, there are more individually made goods available.

B For a consumer, there could be a lower cost of living.

C For an employee, job satisfaction will increase.

D For an employee, the nature of work is more varied.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which two items, as well as trade in goods and services, are included in the current account of the balance of payments?

A foreign reserves and international investment

B government spending and international borrowing

C incomes and current transfers

D taxation and foreign aid

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which is an invisible export in France’s balance of payments?

A aid to foreign disaster areas

B contributions to the European Union

C fee-paying patients from abroad in French hospitals

D maintenance of French embassies in other countries

• A

• B

• C

• D

The United States is the most important destination of India’s exports. In 2006, 29 % of India’s exports went to the United States. Which change in economic policy in the United States is most likely to increase employment in India?

A a cut in government spending

B a cut in income tax

C a rise in interest rates

D an increase in tariffs

• A

• B

• C

• D

How is the pattern of employment likely to change when a country becomes more developed?

A from rural employment to urban employment

B from skilled employment to primary employment

C from technical employment to manual employment

D from tertiary employment to secondary employment

• A

• B

• C

• D