Uk economy Application Flashcards

1
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wWhat is the uk government target inflation rate

A

around 2%

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2
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what is the uk unemployment rate - 2024 march

A

3.8%

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3
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what is the uk target unemployment rate

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equilibrium around 6.5%

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4
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What was the UK economic inactivity rate between November 2023 and January 2024

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was 21.8% between November and January

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5
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How does this compare to pre pandemic levels

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700,000 higher

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6
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what is the uk economic inactivity rate in 2023

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22%,
more than one in 5 adults of working age economically inactive

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7
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economic inactivity stats

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more than one in 5 adults of working age economically inactive

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8
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economic inactivity stats

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9.2 million people
700,000 higher compared to pre pandemic

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9
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What must you do in COR paragraph

A

include application.

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10
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Example of expansionary fiscal policy in uk economy

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In 2009 in response to a deep recession (GDP fell 6%) the government cut VAT in a bid to boost consumer spending. This caused a big rise in government borrowing (2009-10). (Government borrowing also rose because of the recession leading to lower tax revenue)

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11
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Story about AI productivity

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Soar in productivity of jobs requiring AI with employers offering up to 14% higher wages for jobs using AI.

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12
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Why did bOE keep interest rate at level for so long

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bank kept interest rates at 5.25% for so long because if worry of wage growth causing demand pull inflation

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13
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How does the Uk’s government national insurance tax cuts work

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The main rate of Employee National Insurance tax will be cut by 2p for every £1 you earn from 6 January 2024.

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14
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UK economy growth jan to march 2024

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0.6% increase

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