Unit 2

Section B- Decision Making

Foundation and Higherc(iv) Suggest and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of renting a homecompared to owning it. [4]Advantage Explanation Disadvantage Explanation

Expected Answer Marks RationaleFoundation and Higher

Advantage. Landlord pays for repairs (1) so no large unexpectedbills/costs/ no major outlay (1) rented is cheaper (1) so more availablemoney/disposable income(1) no bank loans/mortgage (1) easier to move(1) no need to sell (1)• Disadvantage. The house is never yours (1) so no inheritance/money forretirement (1) Landlord decides rent levels (1) so could rise abovemanageable levels (1) 2 (1+1)Don't own home (1) so could be evicted (1) cannot make changes (1)cannot keep pets (1) cannot sublet (1)

4 Credit 1 mark each for an advantage and disadvantage and one each fortheir explanation.

(ii) Suggest and explain two ways in which homelessness is likely to cause problemsfor the local government of Savannah. [4]Way 1: Explanation: Way 2: Explanation:

Expected Answer Marks RationaleFoundation and Higher

Simple:More people on the streets (1) Perception of greater lawbreaking(1) Need toprovide shelter (1) deters visitors/tourists (1)Elaboration:Increases costs of policing (1) diverts funds from other budgets (1) createsgreater tax burden (1) makes the place unattractive (1) reduces income (1) 2(1 + 1)

4 Credit one mark each for each effect and one each for an explanation. Theeffects must relate to the 'authority' and not to 'individuals'. Must be anexplanation as to why it is a problem for the local government not a reason forthe problem.Many of the implications are generic and, as such could be applied todifferent simple effects of homelessness. Use professional judgment to 'mixand match' simple statements with valid elaborations (so whats).