gcse economics - how we live - pass exam questions

FOUNDATION LEVEL

a) What does the data above predict about the future growth in the number of passengers using UK airports? (2)
b) Suggest and explain the reasons for this possible increase in the number of air passengers (6)
c) Discuss the likely costs and benefits of an increase in the number of passengers using UK airports. Explain your answer.
1) costs (5)
2) benefits (5)

‘Car sales overtake 2 million as price cuts drive boom’

a) Why was this good news for car workers? (3)
b) Suggest and explain 2 policies a government might use to encourage people to buy new cars. (6)
c) Why might such policies not be successful? (4)
d) What are the possible environmental effects of increased car ownership? (5)

HIGHER LEVEL

• Give 2 examples of income (2)
• Give 2 examples of wealth (2)
• Explain the difference between income and wealth (2)
• Why are income and wealth so unevenly distributed in the UK? (8)
• Suggest and explain the policies which a government could use to achieve a more equal distribution of income (5)
• Why do some governments want to achieve a more equal distribution of income? Use economic reasoning in your answer. (5)