Edexcel B · Theme 3: The global economy · 3.1 Globalisation

Edexcel B Economics past paper questions: Globalisation

Every Edexcel B question on Globalisation from 2016 to 2025: 2 essays and 5 data response questions. It covers Impact of globalisation on local and national economies. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Essay questions on globalisation

A-level Paper 2, June 2025, Q3Evaluate20 marks

Case study: The Trade and Co‐operation Agreement (TCA)

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

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

A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q1(d)Evaluate20 marks

Case study: Diseconomies of Scale

Evaluate the extent to which globalisation has benefitted national and local economies.

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.20 Open in the tool

Data response questions on globalisation

A-level Paper 3, June 2022, Q2(b)Assess10 marks

Case study: GDP Growth Rate of Vietnam 2019–2021

Assess the benefits of being a member of a trading bloc for a country such as Vietnam.

Question paper p.17 Mark scheme p.15 Examiner report p.29 Open in the tool

AS Paper 2, June 2019, Q2(d)Discuss8 marks

Case study: Brazil: foreign direct investment and unemployment data

Discuss the possible advantages for Brazil of being a member of a trading bloc.

Question paper p.14 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

A-level Paper 3, June 2018, Q1(b)Assess10 marks

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

Assess the importance of transport and communication to the increase in globalisation over the last 50 years.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.6 Insert Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

A-level Paper 3, June 2018, Q2(a)Discuss8 marks

Case study: Indian cycle brand Hero opens Global Design Centre in Manchester

Using a suitable diagram, discuss the impact of this tariff on sales of Indian bicycles imported into the EU.

Question paper p.18 Mark scheme p.12 Insert Examiner report p.18 Open in the tool

AS Paper 2, June 2016, Q1(e)Assess12 marks

Case study: India’s Income per Capita (Rupees) 2011-2015

Assess the likely impact on the Indian economy of increased globalisation.

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.9 Open in the tool

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Essay questions on globalisation

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