2012年05月IB经济SL真题下载-Paper1
1. (a) Explain the possible economic advantages to consumers that arise from living in a free market economy.
(b) Evaluate the economic implications of a government policy to provide merit goods free of charge.
2. (a) Explain why countries measure national income.
(b) Evaluate the view that demand-side policies are the most effective method of increasing the level of national income.
3. (a) Explain the difference between expenditure-switching and expenditure-reducing policies for a government facing a current account deficit.
(b) Evaluate the view that it is never desirable for countries to resort to protectionism.
4. (a) Explain how three of the following factors may act as barriers to development in a less developed country:
- capital flight
- income inequality
- ineffective taxation structure
- lack of infrastructure.
(b) Evaluate the view that foreign direct investment (FDI) is the key factor in determining whether a developing country will be able to achieve economic growth and development.
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