2.1 Measures of Economic Performance
Question Paper
Course Edexcel A Level Economics A
Section 2. The UK Economy – Performance & Policies
Topic 2.1 Measures of Economic Performance
Difficulty Medium
Time allowed: 90
Score: /72
Percentage: /100
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Question 1a
UK real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), annual percentage change 2014–2017
(a)
Total real UK GDP in 2016 was £200 000 million. With reference to the chart above, calculate the total real UK GDP for 2017.
You are advised to show your working.
[2 marks]
Question 1b
(b)
Explain the term ‘real gross domestic product’.
[2 marks]
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Question 1c
(c)
With reference to the chart below, which one of the following is correct over the period shown?
A GDP per capita was highest in 2014
B Inflation rose in 2015
C The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in 2014
D The UK economy was in recession in 2015
A. GDP per capita was highest in 2014
B. Inflation rose in 2015
C. The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in 2014
D. The UK economy was in recession in 2015
[1 mark]
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