Table 1 shows four possible growth programmes. The government wants a large long-term productivity gain with limited environmental damage.
| Programme | Expected productivity effect | Environmental damage | Time before full effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small increase | Low | 1 year |
| B | Large increase | High | 2 years |
| C | Large increase | Low | 4 years |
| D | No change | Medium | 1 year |
Using Table 1, which programme best meets both aims?
Programme A
Programme B
Programme C
Programme D
189 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Economics 2.2 Government objectives, covering 2.2.1a The main economic objectives, 2.2.1b Conflicts between government objectives, 2.2.1c Other objectives and ethical considerations, 2.2.2a The significance of economic growth, 2.2.2b Causes, costs, benefits and policies for growth, 2.2.2c GDP measures and calculations, 2.2.3a Measuring employment and unemployment, 2.2.3b Types and causes of unemployment, 2.2.3c Consequences and policies for unemployment, 2.2.4a What inflation is, 2.2.4b Measuring inflation with the CPI, 2.2.4c Causes, consequences and control of inflation, 2.2.5a Balance of trade and balance of payments, 2.2.5b Current account surpluses and deficits, 2.2.5c Policies to influence the balance of payments, 2.2.6a Income and wealth inequality in the UK, 2.2.6b Causes and consequences of inequality, and 2.2.6c Redistributing income and wealth. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.