| Date | Public sector earnings (Index) | Private sector earnings (Index) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | 100 | 100 |
| Q3 2018 | 101 | 102 |
| Q1 2019 | 103 | 104 |
| Q3 2019 | 104 | 107 |
| Q1 2020 | 106 | 109 |
| Q3 2020 | 108 | 106 |
| Q1 2021 | 111 | 110 |
| Q3 2021 | 113 | 115 |
| Q1 2022 | 114 | 121 |
| Q3 2022 | 115 | 128 |
| Q1 2023 | 118 | 134 |
| Q3 2023 | 122 | 141 |
| Q1 2024 | 125 | 147 |
| Q3 2024 | 127 | 154 |
Using the data in Fig. 1, compare the trend in the average weekly earnings index for the public sector and the private sector between Q1 2018 and Q3 2024.
43 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Economics Trends in macroeconomic indicators. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.