Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 3

A school leaver decides to study for a degree in accountancy at university rather than take a job as a trainee accountant. What will increase the opportunity cost of this decision?

1. AA rise in students failing to complete accountancy degree courses.
2. BA rise in the hours worked by trainee accountants.
3. CA rise in the university tuition fees for accountancy degree courses.
4. DA rise in the wage rate for trainee accountants.

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