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Eduqas Economics past paper questions: Public finances and the role of the state

Every Eduqas question on Public finances and the role of the state from 2017 to 2025: 2 essays, 7 data response questions and 2 multiple choice questions. It covers Macroeconomic objectives and policy, Government intervention in markets, Business growth and objectives and Economic growth and the economic cycle. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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SubtopicsMacroeconomic objectives and policy 7Government intervention in markets 3Business growth and objectives 2Economic growth and the economic cycle 1

Essay questions on public finances and the role of the state

A-level Component 3, June 2025, Q5.1OptionalExplain10 marks

Explain why high levels of public sector debt can be an obstacle to economic development in low-income countries (LEDCs).

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.23 Examiner report p.13 Open in the tool

A-level Component 3, June 2017, Q3(a)OptionalExplain10 marks

Case study: UK NATIONAL DEBT RISES BY £5000 PER SECOND. UNEMPLOYMENT LOWEST SINCE

Explain why recent UK governments have generally been concerned about high levels of public sector debt.

Question paper p.3 Mark scheme p.11 Examiner report p.13 Open in the tool

Data response questions on public finances and the role of the state

AS Component 1, June 2022, Q5(a)2 marks

Using a Laffer curve diagram, illustrate how keeping the higher rate of income tax in Scotland could result in less tax revenues than if they had cut taxes in line with the rest of the UK.

Question paper p.12 Mark scheme p.18 Examiner report p.5 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, October 2021, Q2(a)Explain4 marks

Case study: Last laugh for Laffer

Explain the shape of the Laffer curve.

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

A-level Component 2, October 2021, Q2(d)4 marks

Case study: Last laugh for Laffer

Outline the difference between a structural and a cyclical budget/fiscal deficit (line 22).

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.24 Open in the tool

A-level Component 2, October 2021, Q2(e)10 marks

Case study: Last laugh for Laffer

With the use of AD/AS diagrams and the data, discuss the extent to which government capital spending is preferable to government current spending.

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.25 Open in the tool Draw it: AD/AS diagram

AS Component 1, October 2020, Q410 marks

With reference to the data, discuss the extent to which "even larger" tax cuts would be likely to significantly reduce the US government's budget/fiscal deficit.

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.3 Open in the tool

Case study: Zambian economy boosted by rising copper prices

Explain why Zambia's budget/fiscal deficit was expected to fall.

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.9 Examiner report p.5 Open in the tool

AS Component 2, June 2019, Q1(d)14 marks

Case study: TRUMP: "LETS MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN"

(i) Outline what is meant by fiscal expansion. (ii) Outline what is meant by public sector debt (national debt). (iii) Discuss whether the proposed fiscal expansion and greater deregulation are likely to increase the long term rate of US economic growth from 2% to 3%.

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.7 Open in the tool

Multiple choice questions

A-level Component 1, June 2024, Q6
The chart in the question paper shows Azerbaijan's budget/fiscal balance (millions of manat) between 2017 and 2021, with surpluses in some years and deficits in others. Which of the following charts best represents what would have happened…
A-level Component 1, October 2021, Q11
The table below gives information on the UK Government's budget/fiscal deficit (financial years ending March). 2011: £142.8bn (8.8% of GDP). 2012: £125.4bn (7.5%). 2013: £127.0bn (7.4%). 2014: £103.9bn (5.8%). 2015: £94.7bn (5.1%). 2016…

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Essay questions on public finances and the role of the state

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