Edexcel B · Theme 2: The wider economic environment · 2.6 Introduction to macroeconomic policy
Edexcel B Economics past paper questions: Introduction to macroeconomic policy
Every Edexcel B question on Introduction to macroeconomic policy from 2016 to 2021: 3 essays. It covers Inequality and re-distribution. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.
SubtopicsInequality and re-distribution 1
Essay questions on introduction to macroeconomic policy
Case study: UK’s productivity crisis
Evaluate the use of demand-side policies to increase growth in the UK economy.
Case study: The poor pay higher taxes than the rich
Using Extracts E and F, evaluate the extent to which fiscal policy could be used to reduce inequality in the UK.
Case study: Mark Carney: next interest rate move will be up, not down
Evaluate the impact of an increase in the Bank of England’s base rate on the government’s macroeconomic objectives.
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