Edexcel A-Level Economics | 15-mark Question
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1
Discuss the likely impact of ‘a substantial lessening of competition in the cinema market in Aberdeen, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge’ (Extract C, line 6–7). (Specimen)
Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead. Refer to Figure 1, Extract C and your own knowledge in your answer. (June 2017)
With reference to Extract C and your own knowledge, discuss policies businesses and government might implement to reduce labour immobility to benefit the energy sector. (June 2018)
Discuss methods of government intervention to protect consumers within the utilities markets, such as energy and telecommunications. (June 2019)
Discuss the likely benefits of price discrimination to rail passengers. Use a diagram to support your answer. (June 2020)
With reference to the information provided, discuss the decision by Jet2 to increase its package holiday prices. (June 2021)
With reference to the information provided, discuss whether the coffee shop market is contestable. (June 2022)
Using examples from Figure 2 or Extract B, discuss the likely impact of price discrimination on a firm’s profits. Use a relevant diagram to support your answer. (June 2023)
With reference to Extract D, discuss possible methods of government intervention to reduce electronic waste. (June 2024)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2
Discuss the likely costs and benefits of monetary union to the five members of the EAC.
Discuss ‘looser fiscal policy’ and ‘supply-side reforms’ (Extract A, lines 20 and 21) that may be used by governments of Eurozone countries to increase economic growth.
Discuss the role of the financial sector in the growth and development of developing countries.
Discuss whether providing substantial government financial support to banks is the best policy response during a financial crisis.
Discuss the likely benefits of increased economic integration for sub‑Saharan African countries.
Discuss policies, other than import tariffs, that the Rwandan government could use to develop its manufacturing industries.
With reference to Extract B, discuss the benefits of an increase in infrastructure spending on the UK economy. Use an aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram to support your answer.
Discuss market-orientated strategies the Angolan government could use to improve development.
Discuss supply-side policies the UK government could introduce to stimulate economic growth.
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3
Edexcel AS-Level Economics Paper 1
With reference to Figure 1, Extract 2 and your own knowledge, discuss the reasons for subsidies being paid to Scottish farmers. (Specimen)
With reference to Figures 1 and 2 and your own knowledge, discuss the functions of the price mechanism in allocating housing. (June 2016)
With reference to Figure 1, assess the likely reasons for the difference in price elasticity of demand for tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes. (June 2017)
The UK Government is considering introducing a maximum price for energy. Discuss the likely microeconomic effects of this decision on energy producers and consumers. Include a supply and demand diagram in your answer. (June 2018)
Discuss likely reasons why the prices of treatments in private sector hospitals are increasing. Draw a supply and demand diagram to support your answer. (June 2019)
With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, discuss the benefits of allowing universities to charge higher tuition fees for some degree courses. (June 2020)
The UK fishing industry employs about 24000 people, more than half of them working in Scotland. Discuss the likely impacts on an economy of specialising in the fishing industry. Use a production possibility frontier diagram in your answer. (June 2022)
Discuss likely reasons why the market price of streaming television content is increasing. Draw a supply and demand diagram to support your answer. (June 2023) | Extract | Model Answer
Discuss the likely private costs and external costs of the production of plastic. (June 2024)
Edexcel AS-Level Economics Paper 2
Discuss the likely impact of both a lack of new investment and an appreciation of the British pound (£) on ‘inflationary pressures’ in the UK (Extract A line 36). (Specimen)
With reference to Extracts A and B and your own knowledge, discuss whether the MPC should be concerned about the risk of deflation in the UK economy. (June 2016)
Evaluate policies the government could use to increase the UK’s productivity. (June 2017)
With reference to Extract B and Figure 1, discuss the likely impact of migration on employment and unemployment in the UK. (June 2018)
With reference to Figure 4, Extract B and your own knowledge, discuss the limitations of using GDP data to compare living standards between the UK and developing countries. (June 2019)
Discuss the factors that might explain why ‘the UK’s forecast long-term trend rate of growth was reduced’ (Extract B lines 9–10). (June 2020)
With reference to the information provided, discuss the likely impact of a recession on the UK economy. (June 2022)
Discuss the likely economic effects of the high rate of UK inflation on consumers and workers. (June 2023)
Discuss factors, apart from changes in real wages, which the MPC may have considered when changing the base interest rate. (June 2024)