MODEL ANSWER Extract B (lines 7-8) states that increased openness of the UK economy has ‘weakened the usual link between the amount of spare capacity in an economy and inflationary pressure’. With the help of a diagram, explain why the level of spare capacity is usually inversely correlated with the amount of inflationary pressure in an economy. (9 marks)

MODEL ANSWER Extract F (line 1) states that “The fall in oil prices has been a “net good” for the UK economy”. Using the data in the extracts and your economic knowledge, assess the view a sustained fall in the price of oil can only have positive outcomes for the UK economy. (25 marks)

MODEL ANSWER Extract E (lines 8 - 9) states that ‘the collapse in the oil price has had significant effects on the economy of Saudi Arabia‘. Using a diagram, explain the likely effect on growth, employment and inflation in Saudi Arabia of the recent collapse in the price of oil. (9 marks)

MODEL ANSWER Extract E (lines 4-6) states ‘the UK may soon be growing at an annual rate of between 3 and 4% and the Bank could not be certain when it might need to tighten policy.’ With the help of a diagram, explain why interest rates may need to rise if growth rates increase (9 marks)

Complete lesson notes aimed towards A-Level Sociology students. Including: gender and subject choice gender role socialisation gender domains gendered subject images single-sex schooling gender identity and peer pressure gendered career options gender, vocational choice and class pupils’ sexual and gender identities the male gaze male peer groups female peer groups (policing identity) teachers and discipline

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Model Answer Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for differences in religiosity between social groups (20 marks)