AS & A Level Economics (9708) — May–June 2025, Paper 34

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Utility - indifference curves and budget lines

The diagram shows a consumer's indifference curve (I₁) for two goods, X and Y. [Diagram: an indifference curve I₁ plotted with 'good X' on the vertical axis and 'good Y' on the…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · The price system and the microeconomy - market failure

What is the most likely combination of circumstances leading to a good being under-consumed? the good is a demerit good there are external benefits in consumption --- --- --- A no…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Government microeconomic intervention - property rights and market failure

Why does the lack of property rights cause an inefficient allocation of resources? A Scarce resources are depleted because the owner has sold them too cheaply. B Scarce resources…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Government microeconomic intervention - cost–benefit analysis

A cost–benefit analysis is carried out on the construction of a hydroelectric power station. Under which circumstances would the scheme be most likely to be approved? A Private…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · The price system and the microeconomy - market structures (oligopoly)

Which type of market structure enables price leadership to take place? A monopolistic competition B oligopoly C perfect competition D pure monopoly

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Question 6 · 1 mark · The price system and the microeconomy - concentration ratios and market structures

The tables show the market share of the five largest firms in two separate industries. industry X firm market share % --- --- E 32 F 26 G 22 H 10 J 5 industry Z firm market share…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Government microeconomic intervention - externalities and indirect taxes

The diagram shows the private and social marginal costs and benefits of a manufacturer. The current equilibrium is at point R. [Diagram: axes labelled 'cost, benefit' (vertical)…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Reasons for government intervention - behavioural economics and nudge theory

A government wishes to discourage tax avoidance. Which policy to achieve this would be an example of the behavioural approach of nudge theory? A compelling direct tax deduction by…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Government microeconomic intervention - measures of income inequality (Gini coefficient)

What indicates that a more equal distribution of income has been achieved? A a faster rate of economic growth B a higher Human Development Index C a lower Gini coefficient D a…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Government microeconomic intervention - negative externalities and intervention

Which policy by a government would increase the negative externalities that result from cigarette smoking? A a ban on cigarette advertising B a ban on cigarette smoking in public…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · The price system and the microeconomy - labour market (minimum wage and MRP)

What determines the amount by which employment is reduced if a minimum wage is set 5% above the equilibrium market wage? A the average revenue product curve B the marginal revenue…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · The price system and the microeconomy - labour market (trade unions and wage determination)

What will increase the power of a trade union, allowing it to increase wages without reducing the employment of its members in a particular industry? A The economy is experiencing…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - the consumption function and the marginal propensity to consume

In a closed economy with no government, the level of consumption spending is determined by the equation C = a + bY. What does b represent in this equation? A autonomous…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - the multiplier and AMD (autonomous and induced expenditure)

The diagram shows an economy's aggregate monetary demand curve, AMD₁. Which level of income will produce the greatest difference between autonomous and induced expenditure?…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - the accelerator and investment

According to the accelerator theory, what would cause investment in an economy to be lower than in the previous year? A a lower marginal propensity to consume than in the previous…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Economic growth and development - sustainable development

What is the best description of sustainable economic development? A a long-term increase in the actual output of an economy B a long-term increase in living standards without…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - unemployment (the natural rate of unemployment)

What is least likely to increase the natural rate of unemployment? A a decrease in information about vacancies B a decrease in trade union power C an increase in unemployment…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - money and the theory of liquidity preference

In Keynesian economic theory, what is the purpose of interest? A to bring national income and expenditure into line B to control the level of economic growth C to create a balance…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - the quantity theory of money (MV = PT)

The quantity theory of money is sometimes represented by the equation MV = PT. Which statement is not correct? A M is a measure of the total value of notes and coins in…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Government macroeconomic intervention - macroeconomic policy and conflicts between objectives

A country is experiencing high unemployment, high inflation and a trade deficit. Which policy is most likely to solve all of these problems? A devaluation of the currency B export…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Government macroeconomic intervention - monetary policy (quantitative easing) and the value of money

The United States government has been using a policy of quantitative easing to increase economic growth. What is the most likely effect of this policy on the internal and external…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - inflation, exchange rates and the balance of payments

When will a balance of payments deficit create the most demand-pull inflationary pressure in an economy with a floating exchange rate? price elasticity of demand for exports…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · The macroeconomy - the Phillips curve (inflation and unemployment)

The table gives an economy's unemployment rate and inflation rate for a five-year period. year unemployment rate % inflation rate % --- --- --- 1 7.6 2.6 2 6.2 1.6 3 5.8 1.8 4 5.9…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · International economic issues - protectionism (tariffs and imports)

The diagram shows the international trading position of a country that had tariffs on imports. The country removed the tariffs on imports. [Diagram: axes labelled 'price $'…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · International economic issues - the balance of payments and correcting a current account deficit

What would be the most effective long-term solution to a persistent deficit on the current account of the balance of payments? A to increase borrowing from foreign financial…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · International economic issues - policies to correct a balance of payments deficit (expenditure-switching and expenditure-reducing)

A country has a deficit on the current account of the balance of payments. The government can try to reduce this deficit by using either an expenditure-switching policy or an…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · International economic issues - the J curve and the Marshall–Lerner condition

The table gives the values for an economy's short-run and long-run elasticities of demand for exports and imports. In which circumstance does depreciation lead to a J curve where…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Economic growth and development - characteristics of developing economies

Which combination of characteristics is usually associated with a low-income country? A high death rate and low levels of productivity B high gross domestic product and low infant…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · International economic issues - exchange rate depreciation and macroeconomic objectives

How would a depreciation of the currency of a low-income economy be most likely to affect its macroeconomic policy objectives? increasing the rate of growth reducing the current…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Economic growth and development - foreign aid and economic development

What is least likely to improve as a result of the decision by high-income countries to increase their aid to low-income countries? A exchange rate of low-income countries B…

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