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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

3.3.1Choice of occupation

Choice of occupation in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.3.1Explain the wage and non-wage factors affecting an individual's choice of occupation.

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  • Workers and the choice of occupation

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Choice of occupation: sample question

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Thandeka compares two job offers.

Item (per month) Job X (US$) Job Y (US$)
Basic wage 480 430
Free accommodation (value) 0 110
Transport allowance 40 0
Medical aid paid by employer 35 0

What is the total monthly value of the package for Job Y?

Complete: US$ …

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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