Be Prepared – Examination Section A: Short Questions (2 to 2½ minutes per question) 1. CSO have given the following forecasts: • In primary schools, population is up by 10% • In post-primary schools, population is up by 9% • The over-65s population increased by 20%
Explain two ways in which the above data may impact on government spending in the future.
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1. Section A: Short Questions 2. Section B: Long Questions
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to BUG you. Always use the
BUG technique: Box, Underline, and Glance.
2. The government’s objective is to raise revenue and influence the taxpayer’s behaviour in a fair way. With regard to the sugar tax, has the government achieved its objectives? Give two reasons for your answer.
3. Define the following terms: Policy
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Fiscal policy Monetary policy
4. List two ways in which a fiscal policy affects the performance of an economy. 1. 2.
5. Ireland is a member of the EU. What role does the European Central Bank (ECB) play in influencing our monetary system?