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OCR Economics past paper questions: Government intervention in markets

Every OCR question on Government intervention in markets from 2021 to 2025: 4 essays, 4 data response questions, 7 short answer questions and 17 multiple choice questions. It covers Demand, supply and elasticity, International trade and exchange rates, Macroeconomic objectives and policy, Economic growth and the economic cycle and Public finances and the role of the state. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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SubtopicsDemand, supply and elasticity 4International trade and exchange rates 2Macroeconomic objectives and policy 2Economic growth and the economic cycle 1Public finances and the role of the state 1The labour market 1Competition policy and regulation 1Market failure 1The economic problem and resource allocation 1

Essay questions on government intervention in markets

Data response questions on government intervention in markets

A-level Paper 1, June 2024, Q1(d)8 marks

Case study: Is the UK housing market in crisis?

"A change to legislation in 2021 means that planning permission is no longer required to convert commercial buildings...into homes." Lines 9–11. Evaluate, using evidence from the stimulus material, the effectiveness of reducing regulation, such as planning permission, in order to increase the supply of housing and tackle the shortage of housing in the UK.
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Short answer questions on government intervention in markets

Multiple choice questions

  1. AS Paper 1, June 2025, Q11

    What is one of the features of a planned economy?

  2. AS Paper 1, June 2025, Q13

    Government intervention in the market can result in government failure due to a more inefficient allocation of resources. What is this most likely to result in?

  3. AS Paper 2, June 2025, Q15

    The diagram shows the proportion of household income paid in taxes. Key 30% direct taxes indirect taxes 20% 10% 0% Lowest 2nd 20% 3rd 20% 4th 20% Highest earning earning 20% 20% What can be concluded from the diagram about the impact of…

  4. A-level Paper 3, June 2024, Q16

    Income tax is imposed in a country using the tax bands below. Income ($) Tax Rate (%) 0–15,000 15,001–50,000 Over 50,000 Which type of taxation is this?

  5. AS Paper 2, June 2024, Q2

    What is not an example of a supply side policy?

  6. A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q15

    Brazil has a progressive income tax system with the following income tax rates: Income at or over Up to (BRL) Tax Rate (%) (Brazilian real – BRL) 0 22 849 22 850 33 920 7.5 33 921 45 012 15.0 45 013 55 976 22.5 55 977 and above 27.5 What…

  7. A-level Paper 3, June 2023, Q28

    The diagram shows the market for fried chicken. What is the most likely cause of the market equilibrium moving from point X to point Y? Price S1 S2 X Y D1 0 Quantity

  8. AS Paper 1, June 2023, Q10

    When will a subsidy have the most effect on quantity demanded?

  9. AS Paper 1, June 2023, Q15

    Which of these would lead to a fall in consumer surplus for a good?

  10. AS Paper 2, June 2023, Q10

    The table shows the tax paid by an individual at different levels of income. Annual income Tax paid £20 000 £1000 £25 000 £2000 £30 000 £3000 £35 000 £3500 £40 000 £4500 What is the change in the average tax rate for an individual if their…

  11. AS Paper 2, June 2023, Q14

    Which of these would be the most effective in reducing expenditure on imports?

  12. A-level Paper 3, June 2022, Q27

    What is an example of an automatic stabiliser in response to a period of negative economic growth?

  13. AS Paper 1, June 2022, Q9

    What is the main role of firms in a market economy?

  14. AS Paper 2, June 2022, Q9

    The table shows the tax paid by individuals at different levels of income. Annual Income Tax paid £20 000 £2250 £25 000 £2500 £30 000 £3000 £35 000 £4500 £40 000 £7000 What is the marginal tax rate if an individual's annual income…

  15. A-level Paper 3, October 2021, Q20

  16. A-level Paper 3, October 2021, Q22

    In March 2020, India announced it was increasing its fuel excise duty. What type of tax is this?

  17. A-level Paper 3, October 2021, Q25

    The table below shows the income tax brackets in France in 2020: Taxable Income Tax Rate €0 – €10 064 0% €10 065 – €27 794 14% €27 795 – €74 517 30% €74 518 – €157 806 41% Over €157 807 45% What is the average tax rate for an individual…

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