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Paper 2 structured question: Employment and unemployment

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Analyze the factors affecting employment trends in an economy.

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Factors Influencing Employment

The employment trends are influenced by the growth of the tertiary sector, increased female participation in the workforce, and shifts from public to market employment.

  1. a

    Explain two factors that have contributed to the increase in employment levels.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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  2. b

    Discuss the implications of the shift from public to market employment.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Paper 2 structured question: Employment and unemployment

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Changing Employment Trends

The growth of the tertiary sector, increased female participation in the workforce, and a shift from public to market employment are key trends influencing employment levels.

  1. a

    State one factor contributing to the growth of employment in the tertiary sector.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]