Jaisul Naik

IAL 20 mark question

Evaluate the possible benefits of a demerger

Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 3 October 2022 In January 2022 the Australian firm Peak Minerals demerged from Vertex Minerals. The main reason for the demerger was to enable Peak Minerals to focus on copper and gold mining production in Western Australia. Evaluate the possible benefits of a demerger.

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the factors that might influence the supply of labour in an occupation of your choice

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question Some occupations in the UK are facing large labour shortages. Hard-to-fill vacancies include qualified chefs, software engineers, construction workers and qualified nurses. Evaluate the factors that might influence the supply of labour in an occupation of your choice. (June 2022) Paragraph

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the likely microeconomic effects of such a tax

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question In 2015 a report by Public Health England recommended the imposition of a 20% tax on the sale of soft drinks that contain high levels of sugar. Evaluate the likely microeconomic effects of such a tax. (June 2017) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: another

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the likely microeconomic effects of increased spending on education

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question In 2023, the UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said that he wanted to see all students in England study some form of mathematics until they reach the age of 18 to ‘ensure that they leave school better equipped for the jobs of the

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the likely private costs and external costs involved in such major power station construction projects

In September 2016 the government approved the building of an £18 billion nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, which will supply 7% of UK electricity for up to 60 years. The power station is funded by Chinese and French investment. Evaluate the likely private costs and external costs involved in

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate possible methods of government intervention to control household energy bills in the UK

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Essay Plan The average UK household energy bill (gas and electric combined) rose 80% from £1971 in 2021 to £3549 in 2022. Evaluate possible methods of government intervention to control household energy bills in the UK. (June 2023) Paragraph 1 * Argument: one method to

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the impact of a large fiscal deficit and national debt on a country’s economy

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question Japan’s budget deficit for 2017/18 is expected to be 4.6% of GDP. Its national debt is forecast to increase to above 250% of GDP by 2019. Evaluate the impact of a large fiscal deficit and national debt on a country’

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate the likely impact of measures which a government could take to reduce the economy’s national debt

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question In 2012, it was estimated that Japan’s national debt was equal to 214.3% of its GDP, and Greece’s national debt was equal to 161.3% of its GDP. Evaluate the likely impact of measures which a government could take to

Model Paragraphs

Evaluate the Advantage of a Minimum Wage to Workers | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph

A minimum wage benefits workers by increasing their wages. A minimum wage is the wage rate set above the equilibrium, below which it is illegal to hire workers. As the wage rises from W1 to W2, the supply of labor expands while the demand for labor contracts. This leads to

IAL 20 mark question

Evaluate measures that a government could introduce to promote competition and contestability

Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 3 January 2025 In 2007 the Government of Indonesia set up the Kredit Usaha programme. The aim of this programme was to support small businesses by offering subsidies and low-cost loans. In 2022 the amount that a business could borrow was increased significantly.

IAL 20 mark question

Evaluate the economic benefits of government intervention in labour markets

Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 3 October 2024 In 2023 the Government of Mexico intervened in the country’s labour market by: * increasing the daily minimum wage by 20% to 207.44 pesos * setting a maximum of 48 hours per week for a full‑time employee. Evaluate the economic

Paper 3 10 Mark Question

To what extent, if at all, do the data suggest that people living in the South East (SE) of England are better off than people living in the North East (NE) of England?

AQA A-Level Economics June 2024 10 Mark Question To what extent, if at all, do the data suggest that people living in the South East (SE) of England are better off than people living in the North East (NE) of England? (10 marks) Whether one group of people are

Edexcel 25 Mark Question

Evaluate whether a monopoly is likely to operate efficiently

Edexcel A-Level Economics 25 Mark Question Tesla held an 82% market share of the electric vehicle market in the United States during the first half of 2020. Evaluate whether a monopoly is likely to operate efficiently. Refer to at least one monopoly of your choice. (June 2022) Plan * Paragraph

Paper 3 10 Mark Question

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 3 | 10 Mark Question

Exam technique Timings: I would recommend spending up to 20 minutes on the 10 mark question in Paper 3 Structure: I would recommend writing a short introduction, 3 or 4 short paragraphs and a short conclusion. How to write a perfect introduction: I would recommend writing the key definitions and

AQA 25 mark question

Assess the impact of a persistent current account deficit on the macroeconomic performance of the UK economy

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2018 Using the data in the extracts and your knowledge of economics, assess the impact of a persistent current account deficit on the macroeconomic performance of the UK economy. (25 marks) Plan * Introduction: current account deficit, macroeconomic objectives * Paragraph 1: * Argument: on the

Edexcel iGCSE Economics Paper 2 October 2025

Question 1g In March 2024, after 15 years of negotiations, India announced a free trade agreement with four European countries: Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The free trade agreement is expected to create one million jobs over the coming years. Explain one advantage of free trade for a business in

AQA 10 mark question

Explain ways in which a government can use fiscal policy to affect the pattern of economic activity

AQA AS-Level Economics June 2022 Paper 2 Insert Extract F (lines 1–2 and 8) states: ‘As part of fiscal policy, government spending can be used to allocate resources to different regions and sectors of the economy and consequently, change the pattern of economic activity...Taxation also has a

Model Paragraphs

Revenue Maximisation | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph

Revenue maximisation occurs at the quantity where marginal revenue equals zero. It is an important objective for some businesses because their goal might be to increase their market share. As firms increase market share, especially in oligopoly markets, they can improve customer loyalty. Later, they might be able to act

AQA 25 mark question

Evaluate how, in the long-run, governments could try to reconcile conflicts between the various objectives of economic policy

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2023 Evaluate how, in the long-run, governments could try to reconcile conflicts between the various objectives of economic policy. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one method to reduce trade-offs (high inflation) is contractionary fiscal policy as this reduces inflation and

AQA 25 mark question

Evaluate the view that economic growth leads to an improvement in living standards

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2017 Insert Evaluate the view that economic growth leads to an improvement in living standards. (June 2023) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: an increase in economic growth should improve living standards as gdp and incomes increase * Diagram: increase in AD * Evaluation: whether its sustainable

AQA 25 mark question

Assess whether an increase in the money supply is always damaging for an economy

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Assess whether an increase in the money supply is always damaging for an economy. (June 2024) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: an increase in the money supply can be damaging as it can cause demand-pull inflationary pressure * Diagram: increase in AD * Evaluation:

AQA 25 mark question

Discuss the view that high levels of employment are always beneficial for an economy

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Discuss the view that high levels of employment are always beneficial for an economy. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: high levels of employment are beneficial as this can stimulate further economic growth * Diagram: increase in AD, multiplier effect * Evaluation: depends on

AQA 25 mark question

Assess the view that raising direct taxes to finance an increase in government spending is better than raising indirect taxes

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2025 Assess the view that raising direct taxes to finance an increase in government spending is better than raising indirect taxes. (25 marks) * Paragraph 1 * Argument: raising direct taxes is better as it can be target high earners and therefore have minimal effect

AQA 25 mark question

Evaluate the view that a low rate of inflation is always beneficial for a country’s macroeconomic performance

AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2025 Evaluate the view that a low rate of inflation is always beneficial for a country’s macroeconomic performance. (25 marks) * Paragraph 1 * Argument: low inflation is beneficial, especially compared to the damaging effects of a wage-price spiral or a deflationary spiral

IAL 20 mark question

Evaluate the likely macroeconomic effects of an increase in indirect taxes

Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 4 June 2026 In Slovakia the standard VAT (sales tax) rate was increased from 20% to 23% on 1 January 2025. Evaluate the likely macroeconomic effects of an increase in indirect taxes. Refer to a country of your choice in your answer. (January 2026)