Paper 4: A Level Data Response and Essays · 9708/42

Cambridge International (CAIE) A-level Paper 4, November 2023

All 8 written questions from Cambridge International (CAIE) A-level Paper 4 (November 2023), A Level Data Response and Essays. Case studies: Traffic Control. Each question shows its marks and topic, and opens the question paper and mark scheme at the right page.

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Section A

Case study

Traffic Control

In the extracts: Daily Telegraph, Nigeria, Lagos

Q1(a)Explain3 marks

Explain what is meant by equity and how the ban on motorcycle taxis and tricycles affects equity for commuters in Lagos.

TopicEquity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.25 Open in the tool

Q1(b)Explain6 marks

Explain, with the help of a diagram, what is meant by a negative externality and identify two examples of negative externalities from the article.

TopicPrivate costs and benefits, externalities and social costs and benefits8.1 Government policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.25 Open in the tool Draw it: negative externality diagram

Q1(c)Consider6 marks

From the evidence, consider whether the Singapore quota system or the ERP was more effective in solving the problem of traffic congestion.

TopicGovernment policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.25 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Assess5 marks

Assess whether government’s involvement in the provision of transport systems is because transport is a public good.

TopicEfficiency and market failure8.1 Government policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.25 Open in the tool

Section B

Q2OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the use of indifference curve analysis to derive the demand curve for a normal good and the demand curve for an inferior good.

TopicIndifference curves and budget lines

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool

Q3OptionalEvaluate20 marks

The model of perfect competition is the ideal form of market structure because it is the most efficient. With the help of diagrams, evaluate this statement.

TopicDifferent market structures7.3 Efficiency and market failure

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool Draw it: perfect competition diagram

Section C

Q4OptionalEvaluate20 marks

The presence of multinational corporations (MNCs) in a low-income country always promotes economic growth in that country. Evaluate this statement.

TopicRelationship between countries at different levels of development9.2 Economic growth and sustainability11.4 Characteristics of countries at different levels of development

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.12 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool

Q5OptionalConsider20 marks

Consider the relative merits of gross national income (GNI) and the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) as measures of the standard of living.

TopicEconomic development

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool

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Section A

Traffic Control

Section B

Section C

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