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Edexcel A Level Economics Past Paper 2: The National and Global Economy

This sample assessment material covers key macroeconomic topics and data analysis skills for the Edexcel A Level Economics qualification. Students are tested on their ability to interpret economic data, explain concepts, and analyze policy impacts.

Key points:
• 2 hour exam paper
• 100 total marks
• Three sections: A, B and C
• Covers national and global economic issues

03/08/2023

505

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Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
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Page 6: Question 3 - Financial Markets and Policy

This page includes short answer questions on financial markets, central bank policy, and market failure in the financial sector.

Key topics:

  • Role of financial markets
  • Quantitative easing following 2008 Global Financial Crisis
  • Causes of market failure in finance

Definition: Quantitative easing is a monetary policy where a central bank purchases securities to increase the money supply and encourage lending and investment.

This sample paper demonstrates the range of macroeconomic topics and analytical skills tested in Edexcel A Level Economics past papers, particularly for Paper 2 on national and global economic issues.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
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Page 5: Question 2 Multiple Choice and Short Answer

This page contains questions testing understanding of the US trade data and macroeconomic relationships.

Key points:

  • Multiple choice question on interpreting trade balance changes
  • Short answer question on impact of income tax changes on trade balance
  • Tests ability to analyze economic data and explain policy impacts

Highlight: Students must understand how changes in domestic economic policy can affect international trade outcomes.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
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Page 1: Exam Paper Cover and Instructions

This page provides key information about the Edexcel A Level Economics past paper for Paper 2 on The National and Global Economy.

Key details:

  • Sample assessment material for first teaching September 2015
  • 2 hour exam time
  • 100 total marks
  • Three sections: Answer all questions in Sections A and B, one question from Section C
  • Use black ink or ball-point pen
  • Answer in spaces provided

Highlight: This is a sample paper for the new Edexcel A Level Economics specification first taught in 2015.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

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Page 4: Question 2 - US Trade Data

This page presents a chart showing annual percentage changes in US exports and imports from July 2011 to January 2013.

Key features:

  • Line graph comparing export and import growth rates
  • Data shows fluctuations in trade growth over time
  • Indicates persistent US trade deficit

Vocabulary: Trade deficit - when a country's imports exceed its exports in value.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

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Page 2: Section A Question 1 - UK Regional Unemployment Data

This page presents a chart showing UK regional unemployment data from December 2013, comparing the International Labour Organisation (ILO) measure and Claimant Count across different regions.

Key features:

  • Bar chart comparing two unemployment measures across UK regions
  • Data sourced from ONS Regional Labour Market Statistics
  • Shows significant differences between ILO and Claimant Count figures

Definition: The ILO measure of unemployment counts people of working age who are without work, available for work, and actively seeking employment. The Claimant Count measures the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

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Page 3: Question 1 Multiple Choice and Short Answer

This page contains multiple choice and short answer questions related to the unemployment data chart from page 2.

Key points:

  • Students must select the correct statement about the unemployment data
  • Explanation required for why ILO and Claimant Count measures differ
  • Tests ability to interpret economic data and understand unemployment measures

Example: A correct explanation might note that the Claimant Count is consistently lower as it only includes benefit claimants, while the ILO measure captures all jobseekers whether claiming benefits or not.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

View

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

View

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

View

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
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Advanced

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Cool Edexcel A Level Economics Past Papers 2023 & Answers

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Edexcel A Level Economics Past Paper 2: The National and Global Economy

This sample assessment material covers key macroeconomic topics and data analysis skills for the Edexcel A Level Economics qualification. Students are tested on their ability to interpret economic data, explain concepts, and analyze policy impacts.

Key points:
• 2 hour exam paper
• 100 total marks
• Three sections: A, B and C
• Covers national and global economic issues

03/08/2023

505

 

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Economics

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Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 6: Question 3 - Financial Markets and Policy

This page includes short answer questions on financial markets, central bank policy, and market failure in the financial sector.

Key topics:

  • Role of financial markets
  • Quantitative easing following 2008 Global Financial Crisis
  • Causes of market failure in finance

Definition: Quantitative easing is a monetary policy where a central bank purchases securities to increase the money supply and encourage lending and investment.

This sample paper demonstrates the range of macroeconomic topics and analytical skills tested in Edexcel A Level Economics past papers, particularly for Paper 2 on national and global economic issues.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 5: Question 2 Multiple Choice and Short Answer

This page contains questions testing understanding of the US trade data and macroeconomic relationships.

Key points:

  • Multiple choice question on interpreting trade balance changes
  • Short answer question on impact of income tax changes on trade balance
  • Tests ability to analyze economic data and explain policy impacts

Highlight: Students must understand how changes in domestic economic policy can affect international trade outcomes.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 1: Exam Paper Cover and Instructions

This page provides key information about the Edexcel A Level Economics past paper for Paper 2 on The National and Global Economy.

Key details:

  • Sample assessment material for first teaching September 2015
  • 2 hour exam time
  • 100 total marks
  • Three sections: Answer all questions in Sections A and B, one question from Section C
  • Use black ink or ball-point pen
  • Answer in spaces provided

Highlight: This is a sample paper for the new Edexcel A Level Economics specification first taught in 2015.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 4: Question 2 - US Trade Data

This page presents a chart showing annual percentage changes in US exports and imports from July 2011 to January 2013.

Key features:

  • Line graph comparing export and import growth rates
  • Data shows fluctuations in trade growth over time
  • Indicates persistent US trade deficit

Vocabulary: Trade deficit - when a country's imports exceed its exports in value.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 2: Section A Question 1 - UK Regional Unemployment Data

This page presents a chart showing UK regional unemployment data from December 2013, comparing the International Labour Organisation (ILO) measure and Claimant Count across different regions.

Key features:

  • Bar chart comparing two unemployment measures across UK regions
  • Data sourced from ONS Regional Labour Market Statistics
  • Shows significant differences between ILO and Claimant Count figures

Definition: The ILO measure of unemployment counts people of working age who are without work, available for work, and actively seeking employment. The Claimant Count measures the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

Page 3: Question 1 Multiple Choice and Short Answer

This page contains multiple choice and short answer questions related to the unemployment data chart from page 2.

Key points:

  • Students must select the correct statement about the unemployment data
  • Explanation required for why ILO and Claimant Count measures differ
  • Tests ability to interpret economic data and understand unemployment measures

Example: A correct explanation might note that the Claimant Count is consistently lower as it only includes benefit claimants, while the ILO measure captures all jobseekers whether claiming benefits or not.

Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced
Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced
Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced
Write your name here
Surname
Centre Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Economics A
S47428A
©2014 Pearson Education Ltd.
Other names
Advanced

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

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Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

Lena, iOS user

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.