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Eduqas Economics past paper questions: Economic growth and the economic cycle

Every Eduqas question on Economic growth and the economic cycle from 2016 to 2024: 4 essays, 15 data response questions and 3 multiple choice questions. It covers Growth and development, International trade and exchange rates, Measuring economic performance, The financial sector and Macroeconomic objectives and policy. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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SubtopicsGrowth and development 3International trade and exchange rates 2Measuring economic performance 2The financial sector 2Macroeconomic objectives and policy 2Aggregate demand 1Poverty and inequality 1The economic problem and resource allocation 1

Essay questions on economic growth and the economic cycle

A-level Component 3, June 2023, Q4(b)OptionalAssess20 marks

Case study: Economic shocks threaten to scar the UK economy

Assess the effectiveness of monetary policies for an economy in recession.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.30 Examiner report p.14 Open in the tool Practise the AD/AS diagram

A-level Component 3, June 2022, Q5(a)OptionalExplain10 marks

Case study: IMF: Weak governance a key obstacle to growth and development

Explain why poor governance can be an obstacle to economic growth and development in LEDCs.

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.11 Open in the tool

A-level Component 3, October 2020, Q4(a)Optional10 marks

Case study: TRADE TENSIONS SEE IMF CUT UK GROWTH FORECAST

With the aid of diagrams, explain the difference between actual growth and potential growth.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool Draw it: PPF diagram Or: AD/AS diagram

A-level Component 3, October 2020, Q4(b)Optional20 marks

Case study: TRADE TENSIONS SEE IMF CUT UK GROWTH FORECAST

To what extent is economic growth beneficial to an economy?

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.20 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

Data response questions on economic growth and the economic cycle

AS Component 1, June 2024, Q6Evaluate9 marks

Evaluate whether the proposed policies are likely to lead to higher prices, higher unemployment and a lower rate of economic growth.

Question paper p.11 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

AS Component 2, June 2024, Q2(a)8 marks

Case study: Corbynomics

(i) Using a PPF diagram, illustrate the impact of a recession on an economy that consists of goods and services. (ii) Using an AD/AS diagram, explain how monetary policy (line 3) can be used to stimulate economic growth.

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.19 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool Draw it: AD/AS diagram Or: PPF diagram

A-level Component 1, June 2023, Q25Explain9 marks

Explain the relationship shown in Figure 1 opposite and, with reference to Figure 2, consider the extent to which the relationship shown is beneficial for African economies.

Question paper p.30 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2023, Q2(a)4 marks

Case study: Out of Africa

Using examples from the data, outline the difference between economic growth and economic development.

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2023, Q2(d)10 marks

Case study: Out of Africa

With reference to the data, discuss whether sustained economic growth for African economies will be more likely if there is a significant transition away from producing primary products towards manufacturing and services.

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme Examiner report p.11 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2022, Q2(a)4 marks

Case study: Australia – out on its own

With reference to Extract 1, outline the difference between a GDP recession and a 'per capita' recession.

Question paper p.10 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2022, Q2(c)10 marks

Case study: Australia – out on its own

Based on the information available in the data (written May 2019) assess the extent to which consumer spending in Australia was likely to continue to grow.

Question paper p.10 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2022, Q2(e)10 marks

Case study: Australia – out on its own

To what extent is being 'well endowed with natural resources' (line 38) always a barrier to economic development? Use the data and your own knowledge to support your answer.

Question paper p.10 Mark scheme p.19 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

AS Component 2, October 2020, Q2(c)Explain4 marks

Case study: UK growth helped by World Cup and warm weather

Explain why a heavily negative net export figure is a 'drag on economic growth'.

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.19 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

AS Component 2, October 2020, Q2(e)Explain6 marks

Case study: UK growth helped by World Cup and warm weather

With reference to the data, explain why the UK government might want to increase the rate of economic growth.

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.22 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2018, Q2(a)6 marks

Case study: IMF Survey: Weakening Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Calls for Policy Change

With reference to Figures 1 and 2, consider how significant the impact of commodity prices has been on sub-Saharan African economic growth in 2015-16.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.13 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2018, Q2(b)Explain6 marks

Case study: IMF Survey: Weakening Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Calls for Policy Change

With reference to economic theory and using a diagram, explain why primary product prices tend to be very volatile.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.15 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool Draw it: PED and PES diagram

A-level Component 2, June 2018, Q2(d)10 marks

Case study: IMF Survey: Weakening Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Calls for Policy Change

To what extent might the policies recommended by the IMF in lines 31-41 be beneficial for Malawi's economic development?

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2018, Q2(e)8 marks

Case study: IMF Survey: Weakening Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Calls for Policy Change

In line 28, the IMF speaks of 'favourable population trends'. To what extent is the Malawian economy likely to benefit from its rapid population growth?

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.20 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

Case study: MIXED PICTURE FOR UK ECONOMIC HEALTH

(i) Using a supply and demand diagram explain why the price of oil fell sharply in the second half of 2014. (ii) Discuss how beneficial the fall in oil prices is likely to be for the UK economy.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool Draw it: supply and demand diagram

Multiple choice questions

A-level Component 1, June 2022, Q18
Suppose an economy has a GDP of $200bn and enjoys constant 2% economic growth for the next 5 years. What will be the value of the economy's GDP after 5 years?
A-level Component 1, October 2021, Q1
An increase in which one of the following would, all other things being equal, reduce actual economic growth but raise long run potential economic growth in an economy?
A-level Component 1, June 2019, Q11
Study the table below on economic growth rates World economic growth forecasts (annual % changes) Actual Forecasts World Output (the average growth rate of Advanced and 3.2 3.1 3.4 3.6 Non-Advanced Economies) Advanced Economies 2.1 1.6 1.9…

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Essay questions on economic growth and the economic cycle

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