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4.2 The Macroeconomic Aims of Government
4.2 The Macroeconomic Aims of Government
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3. Discuss whether or not all governments will have the same economic aims. (8) TB
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4. Discuss whether or not governments should aim for a high rate of economic growth. [8]
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5. Analyse how the development of eSports in Malta can help the government achieve its
macroeconomic aims. [4]
6. Discuss whether or not a government subsidy on the export of sugar will help it achieve its
macroeconomic aims. [8]
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7. Discuss whether or not an increase in exports of clean and green products will help the New
Zealand government achieve its macroeconomic aims. [6]
8. Discuss whether or not high government spending can help a government achieve its
macroeconomic aims. [8]
9. Discuss whether or not an increase in government spending will lead to economic growth. (8) TB
10. Analyse how an increase in meat consumption could benefit African economies. [5]
11. Discuss whether or not an economy will benefit from an increase in consumer expenditure.[8]
12. Discuss whether or not a reduction in income tax will end a recession. [8]
13. Discuss whether or not a cut in income tax rates will increase living standards. [6]
14. Analyse how an increase in government spending could increase life expectancy. [6]
15. Discuss whether or not lower taxes on firms will be beneficial for an economy. [8]
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Section 5: Govt. Aims & Policies Page | 5
17. Discuss whether or not a reduction in trade protection by other African countries would be
beneficial for Morocco. [6]
18. Analyse how a fall in confidence in the economic prospects of a country could cause that
country to experience a recession. (6) TB
19. Discuss whether or not an increase in the rate of income tax will reduce a budget deficit. (6) TB
20. Discuss whether or not an increase in income tax rates will improve economic performance.
(8) TB
21. Analyse the economic effects of a reduction in a country’s export of services. [6]
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23. Analyse why a fall in unemployment may be accompanied by a rise in inflation. (6) TB
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