Unit 4: 4 Contexts
Topic 4.2: Economic Questions
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Explain **one** reason why digital money needs a shared record.
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With reference to Source B, explain **one** reason why a payment service that is free to users may not be neutral.
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Evaluate the impact of mobile money services in countries with limited banking.
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Evaluate the impact of mobile money services in countries with limited banking.
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Outline why automation affects **tasks** rather than whole jobs.
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Discuss the claim that automation will leave most people without work.
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Discuss the claim that automation will leave most people without work.
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Explain **one** reason why digital money needs a shared record.
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With reference to Source B, explain **one** reason why a payment service that is free to users may not be neutral.
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With reference to Source B, suggest **two** reasons why staff use instant messaging for work instead of the official system.
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With reference to Source B, suggest **one** change that would make staff use the official system.
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With reference to Source B, suggest **two** reasons why staff use instant messaging for work instead of the official system.
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With reference to Source B, suggest **one** change that would make staff use the official system.
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Identify **two** reasons cryptocurrencies became popular.
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Explain **one** reason why a person may not notice how much they have spent through in-app purchases.
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Explain **one** reason why a young person may spend more than intended in a game.
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Identify **two** differences between a cryptocurrency and money issued by a central bank.
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Identify **two** risks to somebody holding a cryptocurrency.
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Identify **two** differences between a cryptocurrency and money issued by a central bank.
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Outline **one** advantage and **one** disadvantage of a record that nobody can change.
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