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1. Which of the following is least likely to contribute to a safe environment for investors in
a country?
(A) A stable government and clear national decision-making processes
(B) Rapid fluctuations in the level of inflation
(C) A predictable exchange rate between the national currency and other currencies
(D) Sound financial institutions, including the central bank and banking system
(1 mark)
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(3 marks)
(4 marks)
(3 marks)
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Chapter 9: The role of government in an economy
(c)
The government is concerned about the local poultry industry. The industry has been
struggling for decades to keep prices down as well as to produce more output. The high
prices mean that local producers cannot compete with imported poultry products.
Outline how the government can use the following to assist the poultry producers:
(i) Subsidies
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(d)
Discuss the importance of roads and transport to the development of:
(i) Citizens
(3 marks)
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(ii) Businesses
(3 marks)
(24 marks)
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