CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.5 Economic Growth Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the definition of economic growth?

A

It is an increase in the general level of prices over time.

B

It is an increase in the level of a nation's output over time.

C

It is an increase in the level of total demand over time.

D

It is an increase in wages, interest, profits and rent over time.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Brazil's real GDP fell by 3.8% in a year.
What might have caused this?

A

a decrease in imports

B

a decrease in income tax

C

an increase in interest rates

D

an increase in output per worker

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Which policy decision is most likely to cause economic growth?

A

an increase in corporation tax rates

B

an increase in interest rates

C

an increase in the amount workers can earn before paying income tax

D

an increase in the government's regulations for starting a new business

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