Edexcel International · Unit 3: Business behaviour · 3.6 Price discrimination and contestable markets

Edexcel International Economics past paper questions: Price discrimination and contestable markets

Every Edexcel International question on Price discrimination and contestable markets from 2020 to 2025: 2 essays, 3 data response questions and 3 multiple choice questions. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Essay questions on price discrimination and contestable markets

A-level Unit 3, October 2022, Q9OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the possible benefits of price discrimination to both the business and consumers. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

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A-level Unit 3, June 2021, Q9OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Evaluate the view that price discrimination is always beneficial for producers. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

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Data response questions on price discrimination and contestable markets

A-level Unit 3, October 2020, Q7(a)Calculate2 marks

Case study: The business behaviour of large firms

With reference to Figure 1, calculate the percentage change in Uber India's revenue from 2016 to 2018. You are advised to show your working.

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A-level Unit 3, October 2020, Q7(d)Analyse6 marks

Case study: The business behaviour of large firms

With reference to Figure 2 and Extract A, analyse the likely effect of predatory pricing on the profits of a ride-hailing taxi firm.

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A-level Unit 3, October 2020, Q7(e)Discuss14 marks

Case study: The business behaviour of large firms

With reference to Extract C and your own knowledge, discuss the likely effects on consumers of the price discrimination strategy. Illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram(s).

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Multiple choice questions

A-level Unit 3, January 2025, Q5
Which one of the following best describes this pricing strategy?
A-level Unit 3, October 2024, Q2
Which one of the following best describes this pricing strategy?
A-level Unit 3, January 2024, Q6
Which one of the following best describes this pricing strategy?

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