Paper 2: Competing in the global economy · 9EB0/02

Edexcel B A-level Paper 2, June 2022

All 10 written questions from Edexcel B A-level Paper 2 (June 2022), Competing in the global economy. Case studies: Health and the macroeconomy, Offshoring by Nabisco and Economic growth and inflation in Brazil, 2012–2020. 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

Health and the macroeconomy

Extracts: A: Health and the macroeconomy · B: UK the ‘poorest’ country in northwest Europe in 2021 · C: Income quintile shares for the UK and Denmark in 2018 · D: GINI coefficient and Index of labour productivity for the UK and Denmark 2015–2018

In the extracts: GDP, Denmark, GINI, United Kingdom, According, HDI, UK and Denmark, Finland, Europe, France

Q1(a)Calculate4 marks

Using the data from Extract A, calculate to two decimal places the UK GDP per capita for 2017. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicThe economic cycle

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

Q1(b)Calculate4 marks

Calculate the median hourly wage for the service sector only. You are advised to show your workings.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicThe economic cycleInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Q1(c)Calculate4 marks

Using the data in Extract D, calculate the difference in the percentage change in labour productivity for the UK and Denmark between 2015 and 2018. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicProductive efficiency

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.7 Examiner report p.9 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Analyse6 marks

Analyse two factors influencing labour productivity in either Denmark or the UK.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2

TopicProductive efficiency

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.11 Open in the tool

Q1(e)Discuss8 marks

Discuss the likely impact of low productivity on economic growth in the UK between 2015 and 2018.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2

TopicProductive efficiencyThe economic cycle

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.14 Open in the tool

Q1(f)Assess10 marks

Assess the usefulness of the GINI coefficient as a measure of absolute and relative poverty.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 3Evaluation 3

TopicInequality and re-distributionProductive efficiency

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.17 Open in the tool

Q1(g)Assess12 marks

Assess the impact of a minimum wage on income inequality.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicThe economic cycleGlobal labour marketsInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.11 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.20 Open in the tool

Q1(h)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract B and using a suitable diagram, assess the likely economic impact of the level of investment in Denmark.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicThe economic cycleInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.13 Mark scheme p.15 Examiner report p.23 Open in the tool Draw it: AD/AS diagram

Section B

Case study

Offshoring by Nabisco

Extracts: E: Offshoring by Nabisco · F: Hourly minimum wage for top manufacturing countries

In the extracts: Nabisco, Mexico, Hourly, Chicago and Philadelphia, Jersey and Atlanta, United Kingdom, Country China, United-States, South Korea, DataSetCode

Q2Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the importance of wage costs in influencing the location of manufacturing firms.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicGlobal labour marketsImpact of globalisation on global companies

Question paper p.17 Mark scheme p.17 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool

Section C

Case study

Economic growth and inflation in Brazil, 2012–2020

Extracts: G: Economic growth and inflation in Brazil, 2012–2020 · H: Unemployment (% of total labour force) in Brazil, 2012–2020 · I: The economy of Brazil

In the extracts: Brazil, GDP, International Monetary Fund, Gross Domestic Product, South America, Brazilian GDP, Unemployment, Year GDP, Tourism, Annual

Q3Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the impact of low or negative economic growth upon a developing economy such as Brazil.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicThe economic cycleEconomic factors in business expansion

Question paper p.23 Mark scheme p.19 Examiner report p.31 Open in the tool

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Section A

Health and the macroeconomy

Section B

Offshoring by Nabisco

Section C

Economic growth and inflation in Brazil, 2012–2020

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