Edexcel IGCSE Economics 1.2.2.b factors affecting productivity
Practise productivity-factor questions by linking drainage, irrigation, education, migration or technology to output per resource.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Economics 4EC1
Practise productivity-factor questions by linking drainage, irrigation, education, migration or technology to output per resource.
Figure 3 shows a long-run average cost (LRAC) curve diagram.

Figure 3
In 2024, it was recommended that additional funding should be provided for the drainage of farmland in India.
Explain one way an improvement in drainage may affect the productivity of Indian farmers.
AO2 3 marks
Award 1 mark for identifying a relevant way
Award 1 mark for developing the way
Award 1 mark for the response being in context
Drainage would reduce flooded areas of land (1) meaning farmers could grow more crops on the newly available land (1) increasing the output/leading to higher productivity (1)
Accept any other appropriate response
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