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- [A-Level Economics Diagrams](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/a-level-economics-diagrams.md) - All Diagrams for Year 12 Microeconomics Production Possibility diagram Outward Shift in Production Possibility diagram Free Market Equilibrium diagram for A-Level Economics Increase in Demand diagram for A-Level Economics Decrease in Demand diagram for A-Level Economics Increase in Supply diagram f…
- [Maximum Price | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/maximum-price-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Maximum prices One way to correct the market failure in the market for rented housing is through maximum prices. A maximum price is a price above which it is illegal to sell, and a maximum price should be set below the free-market equilibrium to have any effect on the market. In New York City, arou…
- [Minimum Price | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/minimum-price-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Minimum prices One way to correct the market failure in the market for alcohol is through minimum prices. A minimum price is a price below which it is illegal to sell, and a minimum price should be set above the free-market equilibrium to have any effect on the market. There is a minimum price of 6…
- [Provision of information | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/provision-of-information-positive-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Provision of information One way the government could intervene in the market for cycling is through provision of information. The market for cycling has positive externalities in consumption, as cyclists under-value the full benefit of their choice, both to their own health and to wider society th…
- [Complete Market Failure | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/complete-market-failure-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Complete market failure Complete market failure occurs when the free market fails to provide a good entirely, resulting in a missing market. This happens in the case of public goods, which are goods that are both non-rival and non-excludable. These characteristics cause the free-rider problem to oc…
- [Externalities | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/externalities-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Types of externality Positive externality in consumption Negative externality in consumption Positive externality in production Negative externality in production Positive externalities in consumption are when there is a positive impact on a third party from a transaction. The third party refers to…
- [Explain how an appreciation of the krone could help Norway reduce inflation](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-an-appreciation-of-the-krone-could-help-norway-reduce-inflation.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2025 Extract B (lines 6–7) states: ‘Some analysts hope that, before long, the currency will start to appreciate which could help Norway reduce inflation.’ With the help of a suitable diagram, explain how an appreciation of the krone could help Norway reduce inflat…
- [Explain why a higher rate of economic growth is likely to reduce the budget deficit](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-why-a-higher-rate-of-economic-growth-is-likely-to-reduce-the-budget-deficit.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 Extract E (lines 11–12) states ‘If growth could be increased, the budget deficit would fall much faster.’ With the help of a diagram, explain why a higher rate of economic growth is likely to reduce the budget deficit. (9 marks) 1. Economic growth refers to a…
- [Explain how an increase in injections may generate multiple increases in an economy’s GDP](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-an-increase-in-injections-may-generate-multiple-increases-in-an-economys-gdp.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 Extract B (lines 8–9) states ‘If injections into an economy’s circular flow of income increase, then this may generate multiple increases in GDP.’ With the help of a diagram, explain how an increase in injections may generate multiple increases in an economy’…
- [Explain how a floating exchange rate may help to correct a trade surplus](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-a-floating-exchange-rate-may-help-to-correct-a-trade-surplus.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2018 Extract C (lines 8–9) states ‘Trade deficits and surpluses may be selfcorrecting in a floating exchange rate system.’ With the help of a diagram showing the supply of and demand for a currency, explain how a floating exchange rate may help to correct a trade…
- [Explain how a reduction in tariffs could help to reduce inflation](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-a-reduction-in-tariffs-could-help-to-reduce-inflation.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2022 Extract E (lines 7–9) states: ‘It was hoped that policy measures, including a reduction in tariffs... would help to reduce inflation’. With the help of a diagram, explain how a reduction in tariffs could help to reduce inflation. (9 marks) 1. A tariff is a ta…
- [Explain how a reduction in government spending could increase unemployment in the private sector](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-a-reduction-in-government-spending-could-increase-unemployment-in-the-private-sector.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2021 Extract B (line 9) states: ‘The government spending cuts also severely damaged private-sector jobs.’ With the help of a diagram, explain how a reduction in government spending could increase unemployment in the private sector. (9 marks) 1. Unemployment is the…
- [Explain how investment in research and development (R&D) can help to increase the long-run growth rate of an economy](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-investment-in-research-and-development-r-d-can-help-to-increase-the-long-run-growth-rate-of-an-economy.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2021 Extract E (line 14) states: ‘Investment in R&D has been an important driver of economic growth and industrial progress.’ With the help of a diagram, explain how investment in research and development (R&D) can help to increase the long-run growth rate of an e…
- [Explain how a depreciation of the pound may cause inflation](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-a-depreciation-of-the-pound-may-cause-inflation.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2024 Extract C (lines 4–5) states ‘Energy and food bills had risen dramatically due to shocks to the economy, such as labour shortages, a depreciation of the pound…’ With the help of a diagram, explain how a depreciation of the pound may cause inflation. (June 202…
- [Explain how high economic growth could help to create a budget surplus](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-high-economic-growth-could-help-to-create-a-budget-surplus.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2023 Extract C (line 13) states: ‘High economic growth rates allowed Ireland to run a budget surplus in 2018 and 2019.’ With the help of a diagram, explain how high economic growth could help to create a budget surplus. (9 marks) 1. Economic growth occurs when rea…
- [Explain how a low rate of corporation tax may cause short-run and long-run economic growth](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-how-a-low-rate-of-corporation-tax-may-cause-short-run-and-long-run-economic-growth.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2024 Extract E (lines 17–18) states: ‘A low rate of corporation tax has also contributed to both short-run and long-run economic growth.’ With the help of a diagram, explain how a low rate of corporation tax may cause short-run and long-run economic growth. (9 mar…
- [Explain why a trade-off between price stability and low unemployment might occur](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-why-a-trade-off-between-price-stability-and-low-unemployment-might-occur.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2018 Extract E (lines 16–17) states ‘However, some argue that trying to maintain stable prices and low unemployment could create trade-offs.’ With the help of a diagram, explain why a trade-off between price stability and low unemployment might occur. 1. Inflation…
- [Policies to Increase Economic Growth | A-Level Economics Model Paragraph](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/policies-to-increase-economic-growth-a-level-economics-model-paragraph.md) - Expansionary fiscal policy Expansionary fiscal policy can be used to promote economic growth. This is when the government increases spending or decreases taxes in order to influence the level of aggregate demand in the economy. One example could be the government reducing income taxes. This allows…
- [Assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-netflix-subscribers-behave-rationally.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 Extract With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally. (10 marks) 1. It is possible that Netflix customers act irrationally, which means that they don't always maximise their utility as traditional econom…
- [Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ and ‘irrational behaviour’ are the main causes of food waste in the UK.](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-extent-to-which-information-gaps-and-irrational-behaviour-are-the-main-causes-of-food-waste-in-the-uk.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2017 Extract Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in the UK. (10 marks) 1. Information gaps exist as a result of both parties, or one party (a…
- [Assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-limitations-of-using-gdp-to-compare-living-standards-over-time.md) - Edexcel AS-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2022 Extract With reference to the fourth paragraph of Extract A, assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time. (10 marks) 1. GDP might not be the best way to compare living standards over time as it fails to account for changes i…
- [Profit maximisation is assumed to be the business objective of most firms. Assess whether this is the case for coffee shop owners.](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/profit-maximisation-is-assumed-to-be-the-business-objective-of-most-firms-assess-whether-this-is-the-case-for-coffee-shop-owners.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2022 Extract Profit maximisation is assumed to be the business objective of most firms. With reference to Extract A, assess whether this is the case for coffee shop owners. (10 marks) 1. Profit maximisation occurs when firms produce at the output where margina…
- [Assess how the regulation of energy suppliers’ profits is likely to affect consumers and suppliers in the energy market](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-how-the-regulation-of-energy-suppliers-profits-is-likely-to-affect-consumers-and-suppliers-in-the-energy-market.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2018 Extract With reference to Extract B, assess how the regulation of energy suppliers’ profits is likely to affect consumers and suppliers in the energy market. (10 marks) 1. A profit cap is likely to increase consumer surplus. 2. A profit cap limits how muc…
- [Assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-possible-reasons-why-many-landline-only-customers-do-not-switch-to-a-cheaper-telephone-provider.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2019 Extract With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider. (10 marks) 1. One reason customers might not switch to a cheaper provider is due to irrational behaviour. 2. Swi…
- [Assess whether complete nationalisation of the rail industry might protect employees](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-complete-nationalisation-of-the-rail-industry-might-protect-employees.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2020 Extract Assess whether complete nationalisation of the rail industry might protect employees. (10 marks) 1. Nationalisation of the rail industry is likely to protect employees. 2. Nationalisation refers to the government taking ownership of firms in the r…
- [Assess whether Thomas Cook’s failure was caused by the principal-agent problem](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-thomas-cooks-failure-was-caused-by-the-principal-agent-problem.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2021 Extract With reference to Extract C, assess whether Thomas Cook’s failure was caused by the principal-agent problem. (10 marks) 1. On the one hand, you could argue that Thomas Cook's failure was caused by the principal-agent problem. 2. This occurs when t…
- [Assess the likely impact on the Rwandan economy of the change in aid received between 2017 and 2018](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-likely-impact-on-the-rwandan-economy-of-the-change-in-aid-received-between-2017-and-2018.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2021 Extract With reference to the information provided, assess the likely impact on the Rwandan economy of the change in aid received between 2017 and 2018. (10 marks) 1. One main impact of the decrease in aid could be that economic growth might slow down. 2.…
- [Assess whether the market for video game development is contestable](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-the-market-for-video-game-development-is-contestable.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2025 Extract With reference to the information provided, assess whether the market for video game development is contestable. (10 marks) 1. The market for video game development is arguably contestable as there are signs that there are low barriers to entry an…
- [Assess two likely benefits of debt relief to Angola](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-two-likely-benefits-of-debt-relief-to-angola.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2023 Extract Assess two likely benefits of debt relief to Angola. Refer to Extract B in your answer. (10 marks) 1. Debt relief would allow the government of Angola to reduce income inequality and alleviate poverty. 2. Extract B mentions that 17 million people…
- [Explain why an increase in the tax payable on firms’ profits may lead to lower productivity growth](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-why-an-increase-in-the-tax-payable-on-firms-profits-may-lead-to-lower-productivity-growth.md) - AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2025 Insert Extract E (lines 12–13) states: ‘To increase revenue, the main rate of corporation tax, the tax payable on firms’ profits, was increased to 25%.’ Explain why an increase in the tax payable on firms’ profits may lead to lower productivity growth. (10 marks) 1. P…
- [Explain two factors considered by the Bank of England’s MPC when setting Bank Rate](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-two-factors-considered-by-the-bank-of-englands-mpc-when-setting-bank-rate.md) - AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2023 Insert Extract B (lines 7–9) states: ‘With this in mind, the government sets the target rate of inflation that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has to achieve.’ Explain two factors considered by the Bank of England’s MPC when setting Bank Rate. (1…
- [Assess policies the Nigerian government could use in response to the concerns of the country’s ‘manufacturers and trade unions’ if they join this trading bloc](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-policies-the-nigerian-government-could-use-in-response-to-the-concerns-of-the-countrys-manufacturers-and-trade-unions-if-they-join-this-trading-bloc.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2020 Extract Nigeria is considering joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Assess policies the Nigerian government could use in response to the concerns of the country’s ‘manufacturers and trade unions’ (Extract B paragraph 3) if they join this…
- [Assess whether firms in the electronics industry benefit from economies of scale](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-firms-in-the-electronics-industry-benefit-from-economies-of-scale.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Extract Assess whether firms in the electronics industry benefit from economies of scale. (10 marks) 1. Firms in the electronics industry are likely to benefit from economies of scale as they are large. 2. Extract C mentions that 'large electronics firms…
- [Assess the likely macroeconomic effects of the German government’s budget deficit](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-likely-macroeconomic-effects-of-the-german-governments-budget-deficit.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2025 Extract With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the likely macroeconomic effects of the German government’s budget deficit. (10 marks) 1. The German government's budget deficit is likely to promote economic growth. 2. Fig…
- [Assess whether a fiscal deficit and national debt should be a cause for concern for the UK government](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-a-fiscal-deficit-and-national-debt-should-be-a-cause-for-concern-for-the-uk-government.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2024 Extract Assess whether a fiscal deficit and national debt should be a cause for concern for the UK government. (10 marks) 1. A fiscal deficit exists when government spending exceeds tax revenue in a given year. 2. If a country runs a fiscal deficit freque…
- [Assess the likely impact of an appreciation of the euro on the current account of the balance of payments for Eurozone countries](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-likely-impact-of-an-appreciation-of-the-euro-on-the-current-account-of-the-balance-of-payments-for-eurozone-countries.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2017 Extract Since mid-2015 the euro has appreciated. Assess the likely impact of an appreciation of the euro on the current account of the balance of payments for Eurozone countries. (10 marks) 1. An appreciation of the Euro is most likely to worsen the balan…
- [Assess the impact of a fall in real incomes on subjective happiness](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-impact-of-a-fall-in-real-incomes-on-subjective-happiness.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 Extract With reference to the last paragraph in Extract C, assess the impact of a fall in real incomes on subjective happiness. (10 marks) 1. A fall in real incomes is most likely to lead to a fall in the measure of subjective happiness 2. Falling real in…
- [Assess whether an increase in real income improves subjective happiness within the UK](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-whether-an-increase-in-real-income-improves-subjective-happiness-within-the-uk.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2022 Extract With reference to Figure 2, assess whether an increase in real income improves subjective happiness within the UK. (June 2022) 1. Overall, higher real incomes is most likely to improve subjective happiness. 2. Figure 2 shows that, as people earn m…
- [Assess the likely impact on the UK economy of an ‘increase in consumption’](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/assess-the-likely-impact-on-the-uk-economy-of-an-increase-in-consumption.md) - Edexcel AS-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2020 Extract Assess the likely impact on the UK economy of an ‘increase in consumption’ (Extract A, lines 5–6). Use an aggregate demand and aggregate supply diagram in your answer. (10 marks) 1. An increase in consumption will lead to more economic growth in…
- [Explain the impact of the increase in the number of students attending university on the market for student accommodation](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/explain-the-impact-of-the-increase-in-the-number-of-students-attending-university-on-the-market-for-student-accommodation.md) - AQA A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Extract B (lines 3–4) states that ‘Universities have expanded the number of places on offer to students, but the supply of student accommodation is highly inelastic’. With the help of a diagram, explain the impact of the increase in the number of students att…
- [Examine two causes of the high cost of transporting goods between African countries](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-causes-of-the-high-cost-of-transporting-goods-between-african-countries.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 Extract With reference to Extract A, examine two causes of the high cost of transporting goods between African countries. (8 marks) One cause of the high transportation costs might be poor infrastructure. Poor infrastructure such as transport links means…
- [Examine two likely causes of income inequality within the UK](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-likely-causes-of-income-inequality-within-the-uk.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2022 Extract With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, examine two likely causes of income inequality within the UK. (8 marks) One explanation for the UK’s income inequality is poor transport and infrastructure. Poor transport makes it harder for people outsid…
- [Examine two ways, apart from Fairtrade schemes, in which cocoa farmers could boost their incomes despite the falling price of cocoa](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-ways-apart-from-fairtrade-schemes-in-which-cocoa-farmers-could-boost-their-incomes-despite-the-falling-price-of-cocoa.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2020 Extract Examine two ways, apart from Fairtrade schemes, in which cocoa farmers could boost their incomes despite the falling price of cocoa. (8 marks) Farmers can invest in machinery. Extract A mentioned that cocoa prices fell by a third and that farmers…
- [Examine the likely impact of Thomas Cook’s plan ‘to reduce their airline emissions’ on the social optimum position](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-the-likely-impact-of-thomas-cooks-plan-to-reduce-their-airline-emissions-on-the-social-optimum-position.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2021 Extract Examine the likely impact of Thomas Cook’s plan ‘to reduce their airline emissions’ (Extract B, line 6) on the social optimum position. Use an appropriate externalities diagram in your answer. (8 marks) As Thomas Cook reduces their airline emissio…
- [Examine two effects of increased ‘automation’ on the demand for labour](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-effects-of-increased-automation-on-the-demand-for-labour.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2025 Extract With reference to Extract C, examine two effects of increased ‘automation’ on the demand for labour. (8 marks) Firstly, increased automation is initially likely to lead to a decrease in the demand for workers in many job markets. For example, the…
- [Examine the likely impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate on the UK economy](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-the-likely-impact-of-the-change-in-the-sterling-exchange-rate-on-the-uk-economy.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 Extract With reference to Extract A and Figure 1, examine the likely impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate on the UK economy. (8 marks) One likely impact of the currency depreciation is an increase in economic growth. The extract shows that t…
- [Examine two factors which might influence the supply of labour in the electronics industry](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-factors-which-might-influence-the-supply-of-labour-in-the-electronics-industry.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Extract Examine two factors which might influence the supply of labour in the electronics industry. (8 marks) One factor which could affect the supply of labour in electronics is the nature of skills required. Extract B states that jobs are now requiring…
- [Examine the likely numerical value of the cross elasticity of demand between UK online streaming services](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-the-likely-numerical-value-of-the-cross-elasticity-of-demand-between-uk-online-streaming-services.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 Extract With reference to the information provided, examine the likely numerical value of the cross elasticity of demand between UK online streaming services. (8 marks) Cross elasticity of demand (XED) is the percentage change in the demand of a good, by…
- [Examine two factors that may cause significant changes in the international price of coffee beans](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-factors-that-may-cause-significant-changes-in-the-international-price-of-coffee-beans.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2022 Extract With reference to Figure 2 and your understanding of price elasticity, examine two factors that may cause significant changes in the international price of coffee beans. (8 marks) One factor that might have caused an increase in the price of coffe…
- [Examine two possible factors which may have influenced demand for rail travel since 2008](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-possible-factors-which-may-have-influenced-demand-for-rail-travel-since-2008.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2020 Extract With reference to Figure 2, examine two possible factors which may have influenced demand for rail travel since 2008. (8 marks) One factor that might have caused an increase in the demand for rail travel since 2008 might have been an increase in t…
- [Examine two possible reasons for the change in price elasticity of demand for electricity over time](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-possible-reasons-for-the-change-in-price-elasticity-of-demand-for-electricity-over-time.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2018 Extract The price elasticity of demand for electricity in the UK is estimated to be -0.35 in the short run and -0.85 in the long run. With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, examine two possible reasons for the change in price elasticity of de…
- [Examine two likely benefits for the Rwandan economy of the growth in the country’s population](https://www.a-level-economics-tutor.com/examine-two-likely-benefits-for-the-rwandan-economy-of-the-growth-in-the-countrys-population.md) - Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2021 Extract With reference to the information provided, examine two likely benefits for the Rwandan economy of the growth in the country’s population. (8 marks) One likely benefit from population growth is an increase in the rate of economic growth. Rwanda's…
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