Microeconomic decision makers — IGCSE Economics (0987) questions by topic
Wage discrimination between countries, economies of scale following a merger, and the functions of trade unions sit at the centre of this microeconomic-decision-makers page, spanning 1 to 20 marks across 14 questions from 2025 papers. Identify and calculate carry the data-reading load, while explain, analyse and discuss ask you to connect a diagram or table to a firm's or worker's behaviour.
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May–June 2025, Paper 11
What is not a form of money? A a banknote B a cheque C a coin D a credit card
Answer this question and get it marked →If interest rates fall, what will be the most likely effect on saving and borrowing? saving borrowing --- --- --- A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D…
Answer this question and get it marked →A bus driver initially works longer hours if the wage rate increases. As his earnings increase, there reaches a point when he prefers more leisure than extra work. Which supply…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a function of a trade union? A to negotiate workers' contracts B to promote workers to more responsible jobs C to recruit workers for the firm D to supervise the workers…
Answer this question and get it marked →There has been an improvement in the transport infrastructure in India that reduces the costs of farming. What is this an example of? A external diseconomies of scale B external…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the average total costs (ATC) and average fixed costs (AFC) for a firm. The diagram has 'cost $' on the vertical axis (marked at 2, 6, 10, 14) and 'output' on…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
The table shows the average wage in four countries, A, B, C and D. In which country is there the greatest relative wage discrimination against female employees? male $ female $…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the average total cost curve (ATC) for a firm after a merger. The ATC curve is U-shaped; point X is near the bottom of the curve and point Y is slightly to the…
Answer this question and get it marked →A restaurant employs two chefs who make all of the meals that are served to customers. What is most likely to increase the productivity of the chefs? A a decrease in the number of…
Answer this question and get it marked →What are fixed costs? A costs that are divided by the amount produced B costs that are present when output is zero C costs that change according to the level of output D costs…
Answer this question and get it marked →The table shows the daily output and costs of four firms making chairs. Which firm has the highest average cost of production? output (units) fixed costs ($) variable costs ($)…
Answer this question and get it marked →The only information known about a firm is the price it charges for its product and the quantity it sells. What else can be concluded from this? A its average cost and profit B…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 22
Identify two advantages a firm may gain from merging with another firm. [2]
Answer this question and get it marked →Identify two influences on household spending. [2]
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