UNIT ASSESSMENT
Edexcel A Level
Economics (A)
Unit Assessment
4.2 Poverty & Inequality
(Edition 1)
Time: 75 minutes
Maximum marks: 50
Name
Centre Name
, Edexcel A Level Economics (A)
Unit Assessment – 4.2 Poverty and Inequality
Section A
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1a Which of these is not a cause of income inequality?
A Concentration of wealth amongst top income earners o
B Geographical immobility due to regional differences in house prices o
C Welfare cuts o
D Progressive direct taxation o
(1 mark)
1b Outline the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
(2 marks)
1c Give three key causes of income and wealth inequality
(3 marks)
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Edexcel A Level
Economics (A)
Unit Assessment
4.2 Poverty & Inequality
(Edition 1)
Time: 75 minutes
Maximum marks: 50
Name
Centre Name
, Edexcel A Level Economics (A)
Unit Assessment – 4.2 Poverty and Inequality
Section A
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1a Which of these is not a cause of income inequality?
A Concentration of wealth amongst top income earners o
B Geographical immobility due to regional differences in house prices o
C Welfare cuts o
D Progressive direct taxation o
(1 mark)
1b Outline the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
(2 marks)
1c Give three key causes of income and wealth inequality
(3 marks)
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