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

Edexcel B A-level Paper 2, June 2024

All 10 written questions from Edexcel B A-level Paper 2 (June 2024), Competing in the global economy. Case studies: Trade Union Congress report on inflation, Small number of large multinational firms dominate cloud… and Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace people?. 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

Trade Union Congress report on inflation

Extracts: A: Trade Union Congress report on inflation · B: Food poverty and health · C: Child Poverty in 2023 · D: The index for bread prices in the United Kingdom from 2018 to 2023 · E: How total household disposable income was shared between quintiles in the UK

In the extracts: SAPHNA, Food, Local Government Association, Health Nurses Association, Community Wellbeing Board, Deputy Conservative Party, Trade Union Congress, School And Public, Bank of England, United Kingdom

Q1(a)Calculate4 marks

Using the information in Extract D, calculate, to the nearest whole number, the index for UK bread prices in 2023. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicThe economic cycleIntroduction to macroeconomic policy

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

Q1(b)Calculate4 marks

Using this data and Extract D, calculate, to 2 decimal places, the price elasticity of demand (PED) for 800 g white sliced bread between 2022 and 2023. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demand

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

Q1(c)Explain4 marks

With reference to Extract A, explain one impact trade unions could have on wage rates.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicGlobal labour markets

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Analyse6 marks

Analyse two ways in which high inflation affects individuals.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2

TopicThe economic cycle

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.7 Examiner report p.12 Open in the tool

Q1(e)Discuss8 marks

With reference to Extract C, discuss the likely impact of falling attendance in schools on the UK economy.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2

TopicThe economic cycleIntroduction to macroeconomic policy

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.15 Open in the tool

Q1(f)Assess10 marks

Assess the extent to which poverty exists in Britain.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 3Evaluation 3

TopicThe economic cycleIntroduction to macroeconomic policy

Question paper p.10 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.18 Open in the tool

Q1(g)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract A, assess the impact of high imported energy and commodity prices on the circular flow of income in the UK.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicThe economic cycle

Question paper p.12 Mark scheme p.12 Examiner report p.22 Open in the tool

Q1(h)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract E, assess the possible impact of income inequality on the UK economy.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicThe economic cycleInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.14 Mark scheme p.14 Examiner report p.26 Open in the tool

Section B

Case study

Small number of large multinational firms dominate cloud computer services

Extracts: F: Small number of large multinational firms dominate cloud computer services · G: UK cloud computer services market share, 2023

In the extracts: Ofcom, Competition and Markets Authority, Office of Communications, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Discounts, Technical, Microsoft, Egress, Others

Q2Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the methods by which the activities of multinational corporations (MNCs) such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google may be controlled.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicImpact of globalisation on global companies

Question paper p.18 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.30 Open in the tool

Section C

Case study

Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace people?

Extracts: H: Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace people? · I: UK unemployment by region, September 2023

In the extracts: Yorkshire and Humberside, Northern Ireland, West Midlands, East Midlands, Region East, South West, South East, North West, North East, Scotland

Q3Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the view that the main causes of unemployment are technological and structural.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicProductive efficiencyThe economic cycle

Question paper p.23 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.35 Open in the tool

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Section A

Trade Union Congress report on inflation

Section B

Small number of large multinational firms dominate cloud computer services

Section C

Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace people?

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