Question 20N.1.HL.TZ0.b
| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 15] | Reference code | 20N.1.HL.TZ0.b |
| Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | b | Adapted from | N/A |
Discuss whether the most important consequence of unemployment is a loss of income for individuals.
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Marks should be allocated according to the paper 1 markbands for May 2013 forward, part B.
Answers may include:
- definition of unemployment
- appropriate diagram(s) to show the loss of income due to unemployment and/or other consequences of unemployment
- explanation of the different economic (loss of income), social and political consequences of unemployment
- examples of the consequences of unemployment for individuals, communities and/or countries
- synthesis or evaluation (discuss).
Discussion may include: whether or not a loss of income is the most important consequence of unemployment that may be set in the context of other impacts of unemployment, such as reduced economic growth, reduced government revenues, increased government expenditures on unemployment benefits, personal and social problems, political instability, with judgment being made with regard to whether a loss of income is the most important impact of unemployment.
Examiners should be aware that candidates may take a different approach which, if appropriate, should be rewarded.
NB It should be noted that definitions, diagrams, theory and examples that have already been given in part (a), and then referred to in part (b), should be rewarded.
Candidates used many acceptable diagrams to show unemployment and the various economic consequences of unemployment. However, many otherwise well-prepared candidates focused on the economic consequences of unemployment and ignored the personal and social consequences.
