Cambridge International (CAIE) · 11 International economic issues (A Level) · 11.3 Economic development

Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Economic development

Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Economic development from 2023 to 2025: 2 essays, 3 data response questions and 12 multiple choice questions. It covers 8.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution, 9.2 Economic growth and sustainability, 8.3 Labour market forces and government intervention, 9.3 Employment and unemployment and 7.7 Growth and survival of firms. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

Filter these in the tool

Subtopics8.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution 29.2 Economic growth and sustainability 18.3 Labour market forces and government intervention 19.3 Employment and unemployment 17.7 Growth and survival of firms 1

Essay questions on economic development

A-level Paper 4, November 2024, Q4OptionalEvaluate20 marks
The table below contains some key economic data for Mexico in 2020. Gross National Income (GNI) 18.5 billion pesos nominal wages +2.8% disposable income +1.2% unemployment rate 4.2% population growth rate 1.1% inflation rate 3.4% Evaluate the use of these statistics in assessing the standard of living in Mexico in 2020.
Question paper p.4Mark scheme p.14Open in the tool

Data response questions on economic development

Multiple choice questions

  1. A-level Paper 3, November 2025, Q24

    Which statement is correct?

  2. A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q28

    The table shows possible changes in population, the rate of inflation and the number of years of education. Which combination would lead to an increase in both real GDP per capita and the Human Development Index?

  3. A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q26

    The graph plots the Gini coefficient and GDP per head for three countries, X, Y and Z. What can be concluded from the graph?

  4. A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q28

    What is not included as a weighted indicator of poverty in the Multidimensional Poverty Index

  5. A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q30

    During a certain period, a country with a constant population expands its output per head. It also experiences a significant increase in river and atmospheric pollution. In the absence of any other changes, which measure would show a…

  6. A-level Paper 3, November 2023, Q22

    Which government policy would boost economic growth but not necessarily promote economic development?

  7. A-level Paper 3, November 2023, Q29

    The table shows data for Namibia and Spain from 2014 to 2017. What can be concluded about whether there has been an increase in economic growth and economic development in Namibia and Spain between 2014 and 2017?

  8. A-level Paper 3, November 2023, Q30

    The graphs show the Human Development Index (HDI) and its component parts for Zimbabwe. Between years 3–7, which components of HDI have comparable changes to its overall change?

  9. A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q27

    The table shows the Human Development Index (HDI) values for India in 2014 and 2020. Which conclusion is most likely to be drawn from the table about the change in the HDI value from 2014 to 2020?

  10. A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q30

    What is central to economic growth but not necessarily to economic development?

  11. A-level Paper 3, March 2023, Q26

    Which additional components may be included when measuring economic development that are not included in measures of economic growth?

  12. A-level Paper 3, March 2023, Q28

    Which indicator is least likely to be used when measuring the comparative economic development of an economy?

Question text is quoted from the question papers, © Cambridge University Press & Assessment (UCLES), for students’ private study. Open the official papers and mark schemes from the links on each question. Examiner insights are written with AI assistance and moderated by Finn.