IGCSE Economics

Economics practice questions by topic

Original questions for every topic, with worked explanations and feedback on written answers.

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Question 1
The diagram shows a country's production possibility curve (PPC). The country produces at point X. What does point X show?
Question 2
Velmora's consumer prices index
GroupWeightPrice change (%)
Food5010
Housing305
Transport20−5
The table shows the weights in Velmora's consumer prices index and the change in the price of each group of goods over a year. What is the rate of inflation?
Question 3
What is meant by absolute poverty?
Question 4
The diagram shows the market for Velmora's currency, the crown. Demand for crowns shifts from D1 to D2. Which event could have caused this?

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