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

Edexcel B A-level Paper 2, June 2025

All 10 written questions from Edexcel B A-level Paper 2 (June 2025), Competing in the global economy. Case studies: UK strikes in 2022–2023, Water privatisation and The Trade and Co‐operation Agreement (TCA). 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

UK strikes in 2022–2023

Extracts: A: UK strikes in 2022–2023 · B: Labour shortages are slowing economic growth · C: Changing food expenditure in January to March, 2023 · D: Real average monthly pay growth in Great Britain, seasonally adjusted,

In the extracts: NHS, British, Britons, British Chambers of Commerce, British Medical Association, National Education Union, Shortage Occupation List, Zipzero Chief Executive, Head of People Policy, Health Secretary

Q1(a)Calculate4 marks

Using this data and data in Extract D, calculate to 2 decimal places, the likely change in demand for frozen food in December 2022. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandThe economic cycle

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.4 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

Q1(b)Explain4 marks

With reference to Extract B, explain the impact of labour shortages on aggregate supply.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandThe economic cycle

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Q1(c)Explain4 marks

With reference to Extract C, explain one reason why high food price inflation might affect the living standards of low or fixed-income groups.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicThe economic cycleInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Analyse6 marks

With reference to Extract A, analyse two ways trade unions and professional bodies impact the labour market.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2

TopicGlobal labour markets

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.7 Examiner report p.9 Open in the tool

Q1(e)Discuss8 marks

With reference to Extract B, discuss the impact of skill shortages on international competitiveness.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2

TopicLife in a global economyGlobal labour markets

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.11 Open in the tool

Q1(f)Assess10 marks

With reference to Extract A, assess the economic impact of the increasing number of strikes on the UK economy.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 3Evaluation 3

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandThe economic cycle

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.13 Open in the tool

Q1(g)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract B, assess how government economic policies might help to reduce the cost of childcare in the UK.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandThe economic cycle

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.12 Examiner report p.16 Open in the tool

Q1(h)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract D, assess the impact of falling real pay on the UK economy.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandThe economic cycle

Question paper p.11 Mark scheme p.14 Examiner report p.19 Open in the tool

Section B

Case study

Water privatisation

Extracts: E: Water privatisation · F: Revenue of selected water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, in the · G: Regulation of the water industry in England and Wales · H: Profit and pollution

In the extracts: England and Wales, Revenue, Ofwat, England and Wales Ofwat, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, Environment Agency, South West Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water

Q2Evaluate20 marks

The water industry in England and Wales has been transferred into the private sector. Evaluate the extent to which this has resulted in unintended consequences.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicEnterprise, business and the economyMarket failure and government intervention

Question paper p.14 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.23 Open in the tool

Section C

Case study

The Trade and Co‐operation Agreement (TCA)

Extracts: I: The Trade and Co‐operation Agreement (TCA)

In the extracts: TCA, Trade and Co, Agreement, Different, Tariffs, Goods, NTBs

Q3Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the impact on the UK economy of the decision to leave the EU.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicGlobalisation

Question paper p.18 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.29 Open in the tool

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Section A

UK strikes in 2022–2023

Section B

Water privatisation

Section C

The Trade and Co‐operation Agreement (TCA)

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