4.3.2.5b - Skill shortages

Analyse skill shortages and their impact on international competitiveness.

Use b - skill shortages to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because b - skill shortages determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply b - skill shortages to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: b - Skill shortages is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.