AQA
Explain how the supply of labour is determined in a labour market.
(AQA, June 2008)
‘Competitive labour markets lead to an unequal and inequitable distribution of income.’
To what extent does this justify government intervention in labour markets?
(AQA, June 2008)
Analyse three possible economic effects of higher unemployment.
(AQA, June 2008)
Explain how the wage rate is determined in a competitive market.
(AQA January 2008)
Do you agree that if a trade union persuades employers to increase wage rates in
a labour market, employment must inevitably fall in that labour market? Justify
your answer.
(AQA, June 2007)
Using the data and your economic knowledge, evaluate the possible effects of falling
unemployment on individuals and on the performance of the economy.
(AQA, January 2007)
Explain the possible demand-side and supply-side causes of unemployment.
(AQA, January 2006)
Evaluate the view that trade unions raise wage rates but reduce levels of employment.
(AQA, January 2006)
Assess the case for and against the government intervening to raise
the disposable income of workers on low pay.
(AQA, June 2005)
Explain the possible consequences for an economy and the individuals within it of
a steady reduction in the rate of unemployment.
(AQA, January 2005)
With the help of the data, use diagrams to analyse how changes in income tax may
affect incentives in UK labour markets.
(AQA, January 2005)
Edexcel
Assess the likely impact of removing the 35-hour working time restriction on wage
and unemployment levels in France and Germany.
(Edexcel, June 2006)
Assess two factors which might account for a growth in temporary employment.
(Edexcel, June 2005)
Evaluate three factors which might explain why levels of employment have
risen despite increases in the national minimum wage.
(Edexcel, June 2005)
Discuss four factors, apart from the national minimum wage, which might explain
wage differentials in the UK.
(Edexcel, June 2005)
Discuss four causes of income inequality in the UK.
(Edexcel, June 2005)
To what extent might the introduction of a minimum wage for 16 to 18 year olds lead
to job losses? Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram.
(Edexcel, January 2005)
Assess two ways in which the Government might tackle unequal opportunities
in the labour market.
(Edexcel, June 2004)
Discuss the extent to which the introduction of a national minimum wage might have
been expected to cause a rise in unemployment.
(Edexcel, June 2003)
OCR
Explain how a trade union may be able to increase the relative pay of its members.
(OCR, June 2008)
Discuss the view that unit labour costs matter much more than pay.
(OCR, June 2008)
Discuss the impact on the operation of the UK labour market of an increase in the
taxation of personal income.
(OCR, June 2008)
Explain why labour productivity varies between countries.
(OCR, January 2008)
Explain why women’s pay continues to be less than that of men.
(OCR, January 2008)
Explain why both the short-run and long-run supply of labour to an occupation are
likely to rise with the hourly wage rate.
(OCR, June 2007)
Discuss the view that government policies aimed at reducing wage differentials always
do more harm than good.
(OCR, January 2007)
Using a supply and demand diagram, explain what impact the introduction of a national
minimum wage is likely to have on the labour market.
(OCR, January 2007)
Discuss the economic consequences of unemployment.
(OCR, January 2007)
Explain two possible causes of a rise in the rate of unemployment.
(OCR, June 2006)
Discuss the likely effects of the enlarged EU on the UK labour market.
(OCR, January 2006)
Explain what determines the level of an employee’s transfer earnings.
(OCR, January 2006)
Explain how the achievement of a legal minimum wage has reduced income inequality
in the UK.
(OCR, January 2005)
Discuss policies which the government may use to improve labour mobility.
(OCR, June 2004)
Discuss possible ways in which the UK supply of labour could be increased.
(OCR, January 2004)
Discuss the likely consequences of government policies aimed at increasing labour
market flexibility.
(OCR, January 2004)
Discuss whether a national minimum wage is the best way of reducing poverty in the
UK.
(OCR, January 2003)
