Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certification Practice Test

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Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence economic activity?

  1. Consumer confidence

  2. Interest rates

  3. Weather conditions

  4. Exchange rates

The correct answer is: Weather conditions

Economic activity is often influenced by a variety of factors, including consumer confidence, interest rates, and exchange rates. Consumer confidence affects how much households are willing to spend; when confidence is high, people are more likely to make purchases, thus driving economic growth. Interest rates, set by central banks, influence borrowing and spending; lower rates generally encourage borrowing for investments and consumption, while higher rates can dampen economic activity. Exchange rates impact the value of local currency against foreign currencies, affecting international trade. A strong currency can make exports more expensive and imports cheaper, influencing the balance of trade and overall economic activity. Weather conditions, while they can affect specific sectors such as agriculture or tourism, do not typically influence the broader economy in the same way or with the same consistency as the other listed factors. Consequently, it is considered as the factor that does not typically affect economic activity on a macroeconomic level, which makes it the correct choice in this context.