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CAIE A-Level Economics 9.2.2 Output gaps

Practise interpreting positive and negative output gaps and predicting effects on growth, prices, unemployment and spare capacity.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Economics 9708
Level
A2

Exam points

  • link a positive output gap to above-trend growth, inflationary pressure and less spare capacity
  • predict unemployment, confidence and price changes when an economy enters a negative output gap
  • use GDP and unemployment data to infer likely demand pressure or budget effects

9.2.2—Output gaps question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is most likely to increase if an economy enters a negative output gap?

A

business confidence

B

economic growth rate

C

inflation rate

D

unemployment rate

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