CAIE IGCSE Economics 4 Government and the Macroeconomy Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is not likely to be included in a government budget?

A

anticipated tax revenue

B

changes in exchange rates

C

forecast government borrowing

D

proposed government spending

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the money supply?

A

the total quantity of foreign currency available within the economy

B

the total quantity of money available within the economy

C

the total quantity of money issued by the central bank

D

the total quantity of money within commercial banks

Question 3

[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 4

[Maximum number: 1]

What are the correct definitions of unemployment and employment relative to the number of people of working age?

unemployment

employment

those who want a job but cannot
get one at the current wage rate

those who are not in
full-time education

those who want a job but cannot
get one at the current wage rate

those who have a job
at the current wage rate

those without a job

those who are not in
full-time education

those without a job

those who have a job at
the current wage rate

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