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Wednesday 29 May 2013

Unit 4: Practice Essay Questions

Unit 4 Essay Questions (Part b only)

You will all be completing one of these in the lesson today - it would be useful if, over the next two weeks, you attempt them all (there is only globalisation missing from this list - I am assuming you are happy with this area)


In several countries there has been increasing pressure for protectionist policies. Evaluate the likely economic implications of an increase in protectionism by the EU. (30 Marks)

Evaluate the likely economic effects of a decision by the UK to withdraw from the EU. (30 Marks)

Assess the effectiveness of supply side & fiscal policies to create economic growth and reduce unemployment in a country of your choice. (30 Marks)

Assess the economic effects of a significant increase in tax on the UK economy. (30 Marks)

Evaluate the factors which could improve the international competitiveness of UK’s goods & services. (30 Marks)

Assess the economic impact of prolonged austerity policies within the EU. (30 Marks)

Evaluate the economic effects of a significant fall in the value of the Euro against sterling. (30 Marks)

Evaluate four ways in which economic growth and development might be promoted in developing countries. (30 Marks)

To what extent is reducing the number of people living in absolute poverty sufficient to achieve economic development? (30 Marks)

Evaluate the economic effects of an increase in foreign direct investment on a country of your choice. (30 Marks)

Evaluate the economic effects of a significant rise in the value of the Chinese Yuan on the world economy.(30 Marks)

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