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Date November 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 10] Reference code 19N.1.SL.TZ0.a
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
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19N.1.SL.TZ0.a

Explain, using a production possibilities curve (PPC) diagram, an increase in the actual output of an economy.

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Marks should be allocated according to the paper 1 markbands for May 2013 forward, part A.

Answers may include:

  • definitions of production possibilities curve, actual output
  • PPC diagram to show an increase in actual output
  • explanation that an increase in actual output results from increased utilization of resources, showing a movement towards the production possibility curve
  • example of actual growth in specific countries.

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