CAIE IGCSE Economics 1.2.2 Quantity and Quality of Factors of Production Questions

Explain how the quantity and quality of factors of production change. Apply examples such as land reclamation, changes in the labour force, worker training and shifts in enterprise.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Explain causes of changes in the quantity or quality of land, labour, capital and enterprise.
  • Use examples such as land reclamation, changes in the size of the labour force and worker training to show how factor quantity or quality changes.
  • Explain how education, health, skills, technology or incentives can affect human resources and enterprise.

CAIE IGCSE Economics 1.2.2 Quantity and Quality of Factors of Production Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 8]

Some markets in Belgium are in equilibrium. The country produces a wide range of goods and services with different degrees of price elasticity of demand. The Belgian Government wants the economy to move to a production possibility point beyond its current production possibility curve (PPC). Belgium's scientific industry is one industry which is doing well. Workers in this industry are highly specialised.

Discuss whether or not firms benefit from their workers undertaking training.

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