Cameron: 'Choppy Waters Ahead' After Brexit Vote

Cameron: 'Choppy Waters Ahead' After Brexit Vote

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Business, Social Studies

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The transcript discusses the economic challenges facing the UK after reducing its deficit, emphasizing the need to reassure businesses about stability. It highlights the impact of the UK's credit rating downgrade on borrowing costs and pension funds. The speaker stresses the importance of maintaining a strong economy to navigate the difficulties anticipated after the EU referendum, acknowledging the challenges ahead and the need for preparedness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key actions suggested to reassure businesses about the British economy?

Reduce government spending

Increase taxes

Hold meetings with business leaders

Implement new trade tariffs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the UK's credit rating downgraded to?

A

B

AA

AAA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor will determine the cost to the exchequer following the credit rating downgrade?

Tax revenue

Interest rates in the market

Inflation rates

Government spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the anticipated consequences of voting to leave the EU?

Higher employment rates

Market instability

Economic growth

Increased foreign investment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is essential to cope with the anticipated economic challenges post-referendum?

A strong economy

Increased imports

Higher taxes

More government regulations