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

Edexcel B A-level Paper 2, November 2020

All 10 written questions from Edexcel B A-level Paper 2 (November 2020), Competing in the global economy. Case studies: Sainsbury’s Asda merger: Competition and Markets Authority…, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and The poor pay higher taxes than the rich. Each question shows its marks and topic, and opens the question paper and mark scheme at the right page.

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Summer exams were cancelled, so this paper was sat in the autumn series. The paper itself is headed with the original summer date.

Section A

Case study

Sainsbury’s Asda merger: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocks merger

Extracts: A: Sainsbury’s Asda merger: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocks merger · B: Tesco to take on budget supermarkets with a cut-price brand named after founder · C: Index of UK butter prices, 2013 to 2018

In the extracts: CMA, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl, Jack Cohen, Sainsbury, Month, Competition and Markets Authority, Sainsbury and Asda, Morrisons and Asda, Sainsbury Asda

Q1(a)Calculate4 marks

Using the information in Extract C, calculate the index for UK butter prices in July 2018. You are advised to show your working.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicBusiness growth and competitive advantageThe economic cycle

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

Q1(b)Explain4 marks

Using Extract A, explain one impact on competitors of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and ASDA.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicBusiness growth and competitive advantage

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

Q1(c)Explain4 marks

With reference to Extract B, explain one likely reason for the change in market share of the discount supermarkets.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicBusiness growth and competitive advantageThe economic cycle

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Analyse6 marks

Using Extract C, analyse how an increase in cost-push inflation may affect economic growth.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2

TopicThe economic cycle

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.5 Open in the tool

Q1(e)Discuss8 marks

With reference to Extract B, discuss the impact of falling real wages on the UK supermarket sector.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2

TopicThe economic cycle

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

Q1(f)Assess10 marks

Using the extracts, assess the likely impact on consumers and suppliers of the increased market power of supermarkets.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 3Evaluation 3

TopicBusiness growth and competitive advantageThe economic cycle

Question paper p.11 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.5 Open in the tool Practise the monopoly diagram

Q1(g)Assess12 marks

Assess the impact of food price inflation on UK living standards.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicThe economic cycleInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.13 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Q1(h)Assess12 marks

With reference to Extract A, assess the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Asda of their proposed merger.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicBusiness growth and competitive advantage

Question paper p.15 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Section B

Case study

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Extracts: D: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

In the extracts: USMCA, NAFTA, USA, President Trump, North American Free, Canada and Mexico, Trade Agreement, European Union, According, Chinese

Q2Evaluate20 marks

With reference to Extract D, evaluate the extent to which being a member of a trade bloc promotes economic growth.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicThe economic cycle

Question paper p.19 Mark scheme p.15 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Section C

Case study

The poor pay higher taxes than the rich

Extracts: E: The poor pay higher taxes than the rich · F: Income inequality in the United Kingdom

In the extracts: VAT, Equality Trust, OECD, Cooperation and Development, United Kingdom Inequality, National Insurance, Organisation, Official, Eurostat, Council

Q3Evaluate20 marks

Using Extracts E and F, evaluate the extent to which fiscal policy could be used to reduce inequality in the UK.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicIntroduction to macroeconomic policyInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.23 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

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Section A

Sainsbury’s Asda merger: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocks merger

Section B

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Section C

The poor pay higher taxes than the rich

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