AO2 and AO3
- In the public sector, the government provides goods and services in the economy
- It places dependence on the state for production of goods and services whereas the majority of goods and services in the private sector are provided by private firms
- The public sector in Cuba places a high degree of importance on the state controlling production, playing a key role in the provision of key public services such as;
education, healthcare, social care and infrastructure
- Many jobs are guaranteed by the state as shown by the 75% directly employed by the state
- It is easier to provide much needed public goods
- It is more able to monitor and control externalities
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Level 1
1-2
- Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding by developing relevant points. Limited application of economic terms, concepts, theories and calculations (AO2).
- Information presented will lack selectivity and organisation. Interpretation of economic information will be limited, with a lack of analysis of issues (AO3).
Level 2
3-4
- Demonstrates partial knowledge and understanding by developing relevant points. Partial application of economic terms, concepts, theories and calculations (AO2).
- Information presented will demonstrate some selectivity and organisation. Interpretation of economic information will be good, with some analysis of issues (AO3).
Level 3
5-6
- Demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding by developing relevant points. Appropriate application of economic terms, concepts, theories and calculations (AO2).
- Information presented will demonstrate excellent selectivity and organisation. Interpretation of economic information will be excellent, with a thorough analysis of issues (AO3).
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