GCSE MAY 2024 OCR ECONOMICS PAPER 2.pdf
GCSE MAY 2024 OCR ECONOMICS PAPER 2.pdf
GCSE MAY 2024 OCR ECONOMICS PAPER 2.pdf
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 21 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Economics
J205/02 National and International Economics
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which statement about GDP per capita is not correct?
A It calculates the output per head of a country’s population
B It can be used to measure the standard of living between countries
C It represents the average income of each person in a country
D It shows a country is in recession if GDP per capita decreases
Your answer [1]
2 The UK uses CPI to measure inflation.
Which statement about CPI is correct?
A It does not include the prices of exports
B It measures the prices of all goods and services in the UK
C It only measures the prices of goods
D The letters CPI stand for customer price index
Your answer [1]
3 Which statement shows a negative externality affecting a worker in the car industry?
A A worker is retrained so they can use new machinery as part of their job
B A worker is unable to get to work due to train drivers being on strike
C A worker loses their job due to increased use of automation
D A worker takes time off to have medical tests provided by their employer
Your answer [1]
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4 If a country enters into a free trade agreement, it is most likely to lead to a decrease in the
A country’s economic growth
B level of imports
C standard of living in other countries
D unemployment in the country
Your answer [1]
5 The table shows the rate of inflation for 2021 and 2022 in five countries.
2021 (%) 2022 (%)
Country S 4.7 4.1
Country T –2.4 –0.5
Country V 12.3 3.1
Country W 8.1 0.3
Country Z 8.1 –0.1
In which two countries did the general price level decrease between 2021 and 2022?
A Countries S and V
B Countries T and W
C Countries T and Z
D Countries W and Z
Your answer [1]
6 A current account surplus will most likely lead to
A a decrease in the country’s debt
B a decrease in the exchange rate
C a decrease in the rate of inflation
D an increase in unemployment
Your answer [1]
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