Which of the following scenarios is most likely to cause a contractionary (negative) demand-side shock to an economy?
A sharp depreciation of the domestic currency against major trading partners
A sudden, significant escalation in global maritime freight tariffs
A rapid tightening of macroprudential mortgage lending regulations by the central bank
A legislated reduction in the rate of employer contributions to national social security schemes
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.