Edexcel 12 mark question Discuss the likely concerns of the competition authorities regarding the proposed merger of the two companies Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Extract Discuss the likely concerns of the competition authorities regarding the proposed merger of the two companies referred to in Extract C. (12 marks) One concern of a merger is that the firm will exploit their monopoly power through high prices. Extract
Edexcel 8 mark question Examine the likely benefits to consumers of the integration between BT and EE Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2019 Extract With reference to Extract B, examine the likely benefits to consumers of the integration between BT and EE. (8 marks) Firstly, the horizontal integration of BT and EE is likely to allow for greater economies of scale, which is when long-
AQA 10 mark question Explain how a fall in a country’s international competitiveness may affect economic growth in the economy AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2023 Insert Extract F (lines 1–2) states: ‘Many economists believe that the trade balance reflects the strength or weakness of a country’s international competitiveness’. Explain how a fall in a country’s international competitiveness may affect economic growth in the economy. (10
Edexcel 12 mark question Discuss whether the price elasticity of demand for video games is elastic or inelastic Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2025 Extract With reference to the information provided, discuss whether the price elasticity of demand for video games is elastic or inelastic. (12 marks) Paragraph 1 1. One reason why demand for video games might be price inelastic is because they can be
Edexcel 15 mark question Discuss the likely benefits of mergers for firms such as Microsoft Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2025 Extract Discuss the likely benefits of mergers for firms such as Microsoft. (15 marks) Paragraph 1 1. One benefit of a merger for firms like Microsoft is that it could achieve greater economies of scale. 2. Microsoft merging with Minecraft is an
Edexcel 15 mark question Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2017 Extract 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. (25 marks) Horizontal integration is when two firms at the same
Y13 Microeconomics Notes Business Growth | A-Level Economics Notes These revision notes cover everything you need to know about Business Growth for A-Level Economics. They're designed for students studying Edexcel A-Level Economics, and Edexcel International A-Level Economics. Written by Jaisul Naik, UCL Economics graduate and A-Level Economics tutor since 2017. Please note: this
IAL 20 mark question Evaluate whether the benefits of globalisation outweigh the costs Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 4 October 2022 Between 1970 and 2020 growth in international trade, a key measure of globalisation, increased significantly. Evaluate whether the benefits of globalisation outweigh the costs. Refer to a country of your choice in your answer. (October 2022) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one
Edexcel 15 mark question Discuss supply-side policies the UK government could introduce to stimulate economic growth Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2024 Extract Discuss supply-side policies the UK government could introduce to stimulate economic growth. (15 marks) Paragraph 1 1. One supply-side policy the UK government could use to stimulate economic growth is an increase in spending on infrastructure projects. 2. One
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate microeconomic and macroeconomic policies that could be used to reduce inequality in the UK Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2023 Insert Evaluate microeconomic and macroeconomic policies that could be used to reduce inequality in the UK. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic policy to reduce inequality is an increase in spending on training schemes * Diagram: increase in demand for labour
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased government spending on education to promote healthy eating in the UK Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2019 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased government spending on education to promote healthy eating in the UK. (June 2019) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of spending money to promote healthy eating is a decrease in market failure
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on Indonesia of the volatility of prices of commodities such as coal Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2018 Insert With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on Indonesia of the volatility of prices of commodities such as coal. (June 2018) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of volatile prices is
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the supply-side policies recently introduced in Indonesia Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2018 Insert Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the supply-side policies recently introduced in Indonesia. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of Indonesia's supply-side policies is an increase in labour demand * Diagram: labour demand,
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a government policy of cutting public expenditure rather than raising taxes as a means of reducing a fiscal deficit Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2017 Insert With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a government policy of cutting public expenditure rather than raising taxes as a means of reducing a fiscal deficit. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Ealuate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of policies that could be used to stimulate economic growth and development in Chile Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2017 Insert With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of policies that could be used to stimulate economic growth and development in Chile. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic policy to stimulate
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic influences on the UK’s international competitiveness Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2017 Insert With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic influences on the UK’s international competitiveness. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic influence on international competitiveness is the productive efficiency of firms
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of labour shortages in the UK, or a developed economy of your choice Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2023 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of labour shortages in the UK, or a developed economy of your choice. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic factor that affects labour shortages is occupational mobility of labour; training schemes * Diagram: positive
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic advantages for a country specialising in energy production using gas Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2024 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic advantages for a country specialising in energy production using gas. (June 2024) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic advantage of specialisation is lower costs for firms * Diagram: lower costs for firms * Evaluation: UK oil and gas
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a rise in interest rates in Turkey Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2020 Insert Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a rise in interest rates in Turkey. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of higher interest rates is an increase in costs for firms * Diagram: increase in costs for firms
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of high interest rates in Ghana, or another developing country of your choice Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2024 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of high interest rates in Ghana, or another developing country of your choice. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of higher interest rates is an increase in costs for firms * Diagram: increase
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of Ghana joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2024 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of Ghana joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (Extract F). (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of such trade agreements is a fall in costs * Diagram: decrease in costs for firms
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a regional trade agreement between the UK and the EU Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2025 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of a regional trade agreement between the UK and the EU. (June 2025) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of such trade agreements is a fall in costs * Diagram: decrease in costs for firms
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of relatively high inflation rates in many African countries Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2019 Insert Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of relatively high inflation rates in many African countries. (25 marks) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic effect of high inflation can be an increase in costs due to a wage price spiral * Diagram:
Edexcel 25 Mark Question Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2025 Insert Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India. (June 2025) Plan * Paragraph 1 * Argument: one microeconomic cause of lower poverty is government subsidies e.g cooking oil * Diagram: subsidies, fall in costs * Evaluation: opportunity cost, government
IAL 20 mark question Evaluate factors that influence a country’s international competitiveness Edexcel International A-Level Economics Unit 4 June 2022 In 2020 New Zealand’s productivity rate was 40% lower than the average productivity of many other advanced economies. Evaluate factors that influence a country’s international competitiveness. Refer to a developed country of your choice in your answer. (June 2022)