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Paper 2 structured question: Firms and production

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A factory produces shoes using different production methods.

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Shoe Production Methods

The factory uses both labour-intensive and capital-intensive methods depending on the type of shoe being produced.

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    Explain the benefits of using both production methods in the factory.

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Production Method Evaluation

The company currently uses a labour-intensive method but is considering switching to a capital-intensive approach due to rising labor costs.

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    State one reason why the company might switch to capital-intensive production.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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