Based on the data below, which one of the following is a positive statement?
| Year | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.5 |
| 2019 | 7.8 |
| 2020 | 6.4 |
| 2021 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | 4.5 |
Reducing unemployment to below 5% should be the government's primary macroeconomic target.
Between 2018 and 2022, the percentage of the workforce without a job in the region decreased.
The standard unemployment rate is the most accurate indicator of a nation's economic health.
The regional authority ought to increase welfare benefits to support those who remain unemployed.
123 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 1.1 Economic methodology and the economic problem, covering 1.1.1 Economic methodology, 1.1.2 The nature and purpose of economic activity, 1.1.3 Economic resources, 1.1.4 Scarcity, choice and the allocation of resources, and 1.1.5 Production possibility diagrams. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.