Edexcel B · Theme 3: The global economy · 3.2 Economic factors in business expansion

Edexcel B Economics past paper questions: Economic factors in business expansion

Every Edexcel B question on Economic factors in business expansion from 2017 to 2022: 3 essays, 3 data response questions and 1 short answer question. It covers Revenue, costs, profits and cash. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Essay questions on economic factors in business expansion

A-level Paper 3, June 2022, Q2(d)Evaluate20 marks

Case study: GDP Growth Rate of Vietnam 2019–2021

Evaluate the impact on European firms of the growing economic power of emerging economies in South East Asia.

Question paper p.21 Mark scheme p.19 Examiner report p.34 Open in the tool

A-level Paper 2, November 2021, Q2Evaluate20 marks

Case study: Success of the creative industries is prompting business investment

Evaluate the impact of FDI on a developed economy such as the UK.

Question paper p.17 Mark scheme p.16 Open in the tool

A-level Paper 3, June 2018, Q1(d)Evaluate20 marks

Case study: Human Development Index (HDI) of G20 countries

Evaluate the implications of the growing economic power of emerging markets for individuals and firms.

Question paper p.12 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.14 Open in the tool

Data response questions on economic factors in business expansion

AS Paper 2, June 2019, Q2(e)Assess12 marks

Case study: Brazil: foreign direct investment and unemployment data

Assess the benefits of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to a country such as Brazil.

Question paper p.16 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.12 Open in the tool Practise the AD/AS diagram

A-level Paper 3, June 2018, Q1(c)Assess12 marks

Case study: Human Development Index (HDI) of G20 countries

Assess the impact of demographic change on the global labour force.

Question paper p.10 Mark scheme p.8 Insert Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

A-level Paper 2, June 2017, Q1(f)Assess10 marks

Case study: The UK balance of trade in 2013

Assess the merits of AngelBerry’s decision to focus upon developing economies for its growth.

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.12 Open in the tool

Short answer questions on economic factors in business expansion

AS Paper 2, June 2019, Q2(b)Calculate4 marks

Case study: Brazil: foreign direct investment and unemployment data

Using Extract C, calculate, to 2 decimal places, the percentage change in the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) for Brazil from 2014 to 2017. You are advised to show your working.

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

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