Global Perspectives · May / June 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 4

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A government wants to reduce income inequality in their country. The following actions are being considered: • spend more money on training and job creation • increase the amount of tax paid by people with high incomes • introduce more sustainable development policies. Which one of these actions would you recommend to the government, and why? In your answer, you should: • state your recommendation • give reasons and evidence to support your choice • use the material in the sources and/or any of your own ideas • consider different arguments and perspectives.

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Candidates are expected to make a judgement about the recommended course of action using reasons and evidence to justify their choice. Candidates may use and develop the material found in Sources 1 to 4 but should go beyond simply repeating or recycling without adaptation and interpretation. Other material may be introduced but is not necessary to gain full marks.

Candidates may consider some of the following:

Reference to scale of impact on inequality.

Reference to different consequences and implications for

individuals/different groups/government.

How long it might take to make a difference.

Barriers to change e.g. power of rich people and large companies, vested interests.

The influence of individuals and groups on decision making.

The role of vested interests and power differences.

Potential conflicts of interest.

Difficulties in planning and coordinating improvements.

Cost and access to resources to implement change.

Other reasonable response

The following levels of response should be used to award marks: Level 5 (20–24 marks) Very good response

Clear, well supported and credible reasoning about the recommended course of action. Different arguments and perspectives are clearly considered.

The response contains a wide range of clearly reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, usually with four (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is very well-structured and a clear judgement is reached. Level 4 (15–19 marks) Good response

Clear, supported and credible reasoning about the recommended course of action. Different arguments and perspectives are considered.

The response contains a range of reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, usually with three (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is structured and a judgement is reached.

Level 3 (10–14 marks) Reasonable response

Some supported reasoning about the recommended course of action. Different arguments and perspectives are included.

The response contains some points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, usually with two (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response has some structure but is at times difficult to follow and an attempt is made to give an overall judgement.

Level 2 (5–9 marks) Basic response

Basic reasoning about the recommended course of action. Different arguments are included; perspectives, if present, are unclear.

The response mainly relies on assertion rather than evidence and usually contains one (or more) developed point(s) or two or more undeveloped points.

The response lacks structure and is difficult to follow though a basic judgement may be attempted.

Level 1 (1–4 marks) Limited response

Limited and unsupported reasoning about the topic in general. Different arguments may be included.

Level 0 (0 marks)

No relevant response or creditworthy material.

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