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Question 23M.1.SL.TZ1.3a

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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 10] Reference code 23M.1.SL.TZ1.3a
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
Command term Explain Question number a Adapted from N/A
a.
[Maximum mark: 10]
23M.1.SL.TZ1.3a
(a)

Explain how being trapped in a poverty cycle may be a barrier to economic growth for a country.

[10]

Markscheme

Refer to Paper 1 markbands for May 2022 forward, available under the "My tests" tab > supplemental materials.

Answers may include:

  • Terminology: poverty, poverty cycle, economic growth.
  • Explanation: of the perpetuation of poverty through low incomes, low savings, low investment in physical, human and natural capital, low productivity and low economic growth.
  • Diagram: a poverty cycle diagram or a PPC diagram.

Assessment Criteria

Part (a) 10 marks

Examiners report

Many candidates answered this question, but sadly most did not properly explain a poverty cycle using economic terminology. Many produced a response discussing issues surrounding poverty without explaining the key components of a poverty cycle. Most responses did not provide a diagram to illustrate the cycle. Few mentioned the concept of economic growth and very few could explain why the poverty cycle could act as a barrier to economic growth. It would be helpful if candidates were to respond to the question asked, rather than just explain the problem of poverty.

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