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Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Characteristics of countries at different levels of development

Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Characteristics of countries at different levels of development from 2023 to 2025: 5 data response questions and 6 multiple choice questions. It covers 9.2 Economic growth and sustainability and 8.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Subtopics9.2 Economic growth and sustainability 28.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution 1

Data response questions on characteristics of countries at different levels of development

A-level Paper 4, March 2025, Q1(a)Explain2 marks

Case study: China’s population trend

Explain what is meant by an optimum population.

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A-level Paper 4, March 2025, Q1(b)Explain5 marks

Case study: China’s population trend

Explain how China’s population structure changed between 1970 and 2020 and consider whether the statement ‘its population is decreasing’ is supported by Fig. 1.1.

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A-level Paper 4, March 2025, Q1(c)Identify6 marks

Case study: China’s population trend

Identify two observations economists have made about changes in China’s population and analyse how these changes would affect GDP.

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A-level Paper 4, March 2025, Q1(d)Consider7 marks

Case study: China’s population trend

China’s government has a different view from what it says are the alarming statements made by economists. Consider the effects on the economy of the population policies suggested by China’s government.

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A-level Paper 4, November 2024, Q1(a)Identify2 marks

Case study: Reduced Migration to the United States (US)

Identify the relationship between the variables shown in Fig. 1.1 and suggest one possible reason for the relationship.

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Multiple choice questions

A-level Paper 3, November 2025, Q30
What is not a characteristic of an emerging economy?
A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q27
What is least likely to lead to an increase in optimum population?
A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q29
The table gives information about the population of three countries in a given year. Which conclusion can be drawn about the countries in the table in that year?
A-level Paper 3, March 2024, Q30
What is likely to happen in a developing country as it becomes more developed?
A-level Paper 3, November 2023, Q25
Which characteristics are most commonly found in low-income countries?
A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q29
Which country is likely to be the most highly developed?

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