AQA 10 mark question

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AQA 10 mark question

Explain the effect of indirect taxation on the consumption of cigarettes

AQA AS-Level Paper 1 June 2016 Insert Extract F (line 10) states ‘Taxation is one way governments attempt to control cigarette consumption.’ Explain the effect of indirect taxation on the consumption of cigarettes. (10 marks) An indirect tax is an additional cost of production imposed by the government on

AQA 10 mark question

Explain how the development of renewable sources of energy is likely to affect the market for oil.

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 Extract C (lines 13–14) states: ‘Concerns about the impact of oil on the environment have led to the encouragement of renewable energy, such as solar, wind and tidal power’. Explain how the development of renewable sources of energy is likely to

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Explain possible reasons why the price of houses has increased in recent years

AQA AS-Level Paper 1 June 2025 Insert Extract C (lines 14–15) states: ‘The UK House Price Index was 152.6 in August 2023, up 52.6% since January 2015.’ Explain possible reasons why the price of houses has increased in recent years. (10 marks) Equilibrium is the price

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Explain the likely effects of imposing indirect taxes on alcohol

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2022 Extract E (lines 1–2) states: ‘alcohol has traditionally been viewed as a demerit good, subject to high indirect taxes’. Explain the likely effects of imposing indirect taxes on alcohol. (10 marks) An indirect tax is an additional cost of production imposed

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Explain two factors that could increase the price of milk

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2018 Explain two factors that could increase the price of milk. (10 marks) Markets are a place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services, such as milk. The market equilibrium is the price and quantity where demand and supply are

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Explain how a reduction in corporation tax on firms’ profits might lead to supply-side improvements in the economy

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2018 Extract E (lines 18–19) states ‘the 2017 Budget Report stated the intention to reduce the rate of corporation tax further to 17% by 2020.’ Explain how a reduction in corporation tax on firms’ profits might lead to supply-side improvements in

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Explain how the accelerator process is likely to affect economic growth

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 Insert Extract F (lines 8–10) states: ‘Hopefully, firms will feel encouraged by the increases in demand and output, and, according to the accelerator process, this should have positive effects on investment.’ Explain how the accelerator process is likely to affect economic

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Explain how the increasing demand for dental care is likely to affect the market for dentists

AQA AS-Level Paper 1 June 2019 Insert Extract E (line 9) states: ‘a growing population is increasing the demand for dental care.’ Explain how the increasing demand for dental care is likely to affect the market for dentists. (10 marks) Demand is the number of goods and services that

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Explain why an increase in the tax payable on firms’ profits may lead to lower productivity growth

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.

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Explain two factors considered by the Bank of England’s MPC when setting Bank Rate

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

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Explain how a shortage of labour might contribute to rising inflation

AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2025 Insert Extract B (lines 6–7) states: ‘A shortage of labour is one of the factors that has contributed to rising inflation, threatening macroeconomic stability.’ Explain how a shortage of labour might contribute to rising inflation. (10 marks) Inflation is a rise in

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Explain two factors that could cause a fall in the volume of UK exports

AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2020 Insert Extract E (lines 9–10) states: ‘Inevitably, the volume of exports will fall, and it is highly likely that the trade deficit will increase further.’ Explain two factors that could cause a fall in the volume of UK exports. (10 marks) Exports

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Explain how monetary policy might help to prevent a downturn in the economic cycle

AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2018 Insert Extract B (lines 9–11) states ‘The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee loosened its monetary policy in an attempt to prevent a downturn in the economic cycle.’ Explain how monetary policy might help to prevent a downturn in the economic

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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

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Explain two reasons why the demand for library services has fallen

AQA AS-Level Paper 1 June 2018 Insert Extract B (lines 2–3) states: ‘a recent survey found that only a third of adults had box used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005’. Explain two reasons why the demand for library

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Explain how an increase in Bank Rate may lead to a reduction in the rate of inflation

AQA AS-Level Paper 2 June 2024 Insert Extract B (lines 11–12) states: ‘In response, as inflation rose above the target rate, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee acted by increasing Bank Rate.’ Explain how an increase in Bank Rate may lead to a reduction in

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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

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Explain two possible reasons, other than a change in income, for the rise in the price of food over the period shown

AS-Level Economics Specimen paper Extract B (line 1) states that ‘In recent years, food prices have risen faster than incomes.’ Explain two possible reasons, other than a change in income, for the rise in the price of food over the period shown. (10 marks) A market is a place

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Explain two factors that could cause a fall in consumption

AQA AS-Level Paper 1 June 2020 Insert Extract C (lines 3–4) states: ‘Household consumption accounts for approximately 60% of aggregate demand so has a vital role to play in the economy.’ Explain two factors that could cause a fall in consumption. (10 marks) One factor that could cause

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Explain why some regions of the UK suffer from structural unemployment

AQA AS Economics Paper 2 June 2024 Insert Explain why some regions of the UK suffer from structural unemployment. (10 marks) 1. structural unemployment is caused by a decline in certain industries. 2. this means that there is a mismatch in skills between workers and the current job market. 3.

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Explain how the increasing use of drones is likely to affect the market for delivery workers

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 Insert Extract E (lines 8–9) states: ‘Drones can reach remote areas quickly and easily, saving on labour and other costs.’ Explain how the increasing use of drones is likely to affect the market for delivery workers. (June 2023) 1. a market

AQA 10 mark question

AQA AS-Level Economics | 10 mark question

AQA AS-Level Economics Paper 1 Extract B (line 1) states that ‘In recent years, food prices have risen faster than incomes.’ Explain two possible reasons, other than a change in income, for the rise in the price of food over the period shown. (Specimen) | Insert | Model Answer Extract E