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UK economy returns to growth driven by consumer spending

  • Distinguish between the i) primary sector; ii) secondary sector; and iii) tertiary sector

  • With reference to the chart, compare UK GDP in February 2020 with April 2020

  • UK GDP began to recover from April 2020. How long did it take UK GDP to return to its pre-pandemic level?

  • ‘The Bank of England will continue raising rates in the months ahead to bring inflation down to its 2 per cent target’. Identify the interest rate sensitive components of aggregate demand

  • Using an AD/AS diagram, analyse the effects of higher interest rates on households

Gavin Clarke, Emmanuel College

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