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Eduqas Economics past paper questions: Poverty and inequality

Every Eduqas question on Poverty and inequality from 2016 to 2024: 2 essays, 10 data response questions and 1 multiple choice question. It covers Macroeconomic objectives and policy, Economic growth and the economic cycle, Demand, supply and elasticity and Aggregate demand. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Essay questions on poverty and inequality

A-level Component 3, June 2022, Q1(a)OptionalExplain10 marks

Case study: UK fifth most unequal country in Europe

Explain why governments might intervene to reduce income inequality.

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.4 Examiner report p.9 Open in the tool

A-level Component 3, June 2022, Q1(b)OptionalEvaluate20 marks

Case study: UK fifth most unequal country in Europe

Evaluate policies that a government could introduce to reduce income inequality in the UK.

Question paper p.2 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.9 Open in the tool

Data response questions on poverty and inequality

A-level Component 2, June 2024, Q1.25 marks

Using the data, explain why the UK government might want to reduce regional income inequality in the UK.

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

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

Case study: Corbynomics

Using the data, discuss whether free university tuition or housing policies is the best way to improve income inequality.

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.32 Examiner report p.11 Open in the tool

AS Component 1, June 2023, Q1(a)Define3 marks

Define the meaning of income inequality.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.4 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

AS Component 1, June 2023, Q1(b)4 marks

Using a numerical example, outline how the income gap in Singapore dollars could worsen even when income growth for low earners is faster than high earners.

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

AS Component 1, June 2023, Q1(c)8 marks

Using Figures 1, 2 and 3, consider how effective these policies seem to have been in reducing income inequality.

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

AS Component 1, June 2019, Q5(a)3 marks

Describe the trends in rough sleeping in the UK between 2011 and 2016 shown in the chart.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

AS Component 1, June 2019, Q5(b)9 marks

Using the data, discuss whether the rent controls proposed by Jeremy Corbyn are likely to solve the problems of homelessness in the UK.

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.5 Open in the tool Practise the maximum price diagram

A-level Component 2, June 2017, Q2(d)8 marks

Case study: Rwanda bounces back

Using the data evaluate the view that further industrialisation will be beneficial for Rwanda's economic development.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.21 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, June 2017, Q2(e)12 marks

Case study: Rwanda bounces back

To what extent might a monetary union within the East Africa Community (EAC) benefit Rwanda?

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.23 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

AS Component 2, June 2016, Q1(d)12 marks

Case study: MIXED PICTURE FOR UK ECONOMIC HEALTH

(i) Explain, with reference to the data, why rising income inequality might lead to economic and social problems for the UK. (ii) Evaluate the extent to which a more progressive tax system will reduce income inequality in the UK.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

Multiple choice questions

A-level Component 1, October 2021, Q7
The chart in the question paper gives information on the share of global wealth owned by North America, Europe, Asia and lower income countries. Global wealth grew on average by 3.8% per year. It can be concluded that between 2010 and 2018:

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Essay questions on poverty and inequality

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