Edexcel International · Unit 3: Business behaviour · 3.8 Competition policy and government intervention

Edexcel International Economics past paper questions: Competition policy and government intervention

Every Edexcel International question on Competition policy and government intervention from 2020 to 2023: 3 essays, 2 data response questions and 1 multiple choice question. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Essay questions on competition policy and government intervention

A-level Unit 3, January 2023, Q8OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the view that the objectives of state-owned enterprises and private sector organisations always differ. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

Question paper p.16 Mark scheme p.14 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool Draw it: monopoly diagram

A-level Unit 3, June 2021, Q8OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the possible benefits of privatisation for the consumer. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

Question paper p.16 Mark scheme p.15 Open in the tool Draw it: monopoly diagram Or: natural monopoly diagram

A-level Unit 3, June 2021, Q10OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the reasons why wage differences exist. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

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Data response questions on competition policy and government intervention

A-level Unit 3, October 2020, Q7(b)Explain4 marks

Case study: The business behaviour of large firms

With reference to Extract B, explain what is meant by 'privatisation'.

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

Case study: The business behaviour of large firms

With reference to Extract B, examine two likely effects of deregulation and privatisation.

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

Multiple choice questions

A-level Unit 3, October 2023, Q2
Ceteris paribus, which one of the following would increase market contestability?

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Essay questions on competition policy and government intervention

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