Which one of the following would be regarded as a supply-side shock for the Canadian economy?
A sharp decrease in the global demand for Canadian manufactured goods, reducing export volumes.
A significant increase in the national minimum wage, raising the operating costs of businesses.
An increase in the central bank's policy interest rate to curb domestic inflation.
A reduction in federal personal income tax rates designed to stimulate consumer demand.
222 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.2 How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, aggregate demand/aggregate supply analysis and related concepts, covering 2.2.1 The circular flow of income, 2.2.2 Aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis, 2.2.3 The determinants of aggregate demand, 2.2.4 Aggregate demand and the level of economic activity, 2.2.5 Determinants of short-run aggregate supply, and 2.2.6 Determinants of long-run aggregate supply. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.