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Item H describes the market structure of the UK supermarket industry.
Items 10 and 11 relate to money and the financial markets.
Items K and L relate to environmental issues caused by industrial production.
The UK supermarket industry is controlled by a few large firms such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda.
The table below shows the demand and supply schedule for electric scooters in specific city.
The UK government aims to achieve several economic objectives simultaneously, though sometimes trade
Read the following collection of news headlines regarding the financial sector.
Items 10 to 12 refer to the cost data for a bicycle manufacturer.
The global economy connects countries through trade and money flows. Exchange rates play a crucial r
The financial market plays a crucial role in the economy.
The market for bicycles has seen significant changes recently. Analyse the data in Item B regarding
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes).
A single company provides water services to the entire southeast region.
Consider the market for wheat, a key ingredient in bread production.
The following questions relate to money and financial markets.
Read Item F and answer the questions that follow.
The following questions relate to the measurement of the national economy and aggregate demand.
Items 9, 10 and 11 relate to production, costs and revenue.
Items 7, 8 and 9 relate to price elasticity of demand.
Study the data provided and answer the questions.
The market for coffee beans is global. Recently, poor weather conditions in Brazil, a major coffee p
Consider Item D regarding the UK's international trade.
This question refers to how the government manages the economy.
This question is about competitive and concentrated markets. Consider two markets: 1. The market f
The following questions relate to government economic objectives.
Use Item A to answer the questions that follow.
Study Figure 1 and answer the questions that follow.
Review the cost data for 'Speedy Motors', a small car manufacturer.
Governments use fiscal, monetary, and supply-side policies to manage the economy.
Items A and B relate to the UK economy's performance.
The UK grocery market is dominated by four main supermarkets which together hold over 65% of the mar
Use the data provided in Item A to answer the questions below.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions.
Study the cost data for 'TechCases', a manufacturer of phone cases.
AutoMakers Ltd manufactures car parts. The table below shows their cost and revenue data.
A local cinema is reviewing its ticket prices. The owner has collected data on ticket sales followin
Industrial factories in a city are producing high levels of smoke and chemical waste, causing health
A local council has a limited budget of £10 million. It is considering two projects: building a new
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
The government uses various policies to manage the economy.
Swift Bikes Ltd manufactures bicycles. The following table shows their costs of production at differ
Read the information below about the global coffee market.
Item B describes a government infrastructure project proposal.
The table below shows the annual percentage change in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the UK econom
Read the following scenario and answer the questions.
Consider the costs and production data for 'Best Bakes Ltd', a local bakery.
The UK government is considering changes to its fiscal policy to stimulate the economy.
Refer to the text in Item D regarding the financial sector.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions.
The government uses various policies to manage the economy. Item C shows a breakdown of government t
Questions regarding the market for electric bicycles.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Study Figure 1 and answer the questions.
Financial markets and money play a crucial role in a modern economy.
Study Item F about environmental pollution.
The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new hospital or upgrading the
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the UK.
Answer the following questions regarding production costs.
Consider the UK government's objectives regarding price stability and employment.
Study Item B and answer the questions that follow.
Large industrial factories often produce waste that affects local residents. This is an example of a
Study the data regarding a local coffee shop's pricing strategy.
Read the information about the UK supermarket industry.
Financial markets play a crucial role in the economy. Read the scenario below to answer the question
Money and financial markets play a vital role in the functioning of the economy.
Refer to the chart and scenario on international trade.
Beta Manufacture produces garden furniture. The following table shows their costs at different level
Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.
A local coffee shop, 'Bean There', is considering changing its prices.
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
The table below shows the market data for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in a UK city.
The market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) has grown significantly. The table below shows the quanti
Item K relates to environmental issues caused by production.
Consider the role of money and financial markets in the economy.
The following questions are about economic systems and the basic economic problem.
Plastic waste creates significant environmental issues.
The government is considering policies to manage the national economy during a recession.
Read the information about 'GreenCars Ltd', an electric vehicle manufacturer.
The UK trades with many countries around the world. Changes in the exchange rate can have significan
Use Item D to answer the questions on international trade.
A local cinema has changed its ticket prices. The table below shows the changes in price and the res
A chemical factory located near a river disposes of waste water into the river, which kills fish and
Use the data below regarding a local cinema's ticket pricing strategy.
Read the information about the UK supermarket industry.
The market for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK changes due to external factors. Study the informat
Read the following scenario about government fiscal policy.
Read the following scenario regarding a government infrastructure decision.
The following table shows data for the UK economy regarding Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Con
The government has several economic objectives, including low unemployment and stable inflation. Con
Read Item D and answer the questions that follow.
A manufacturer of headphones is reviewing its pricing strategy. The table below shows the sales data
Study Item B and answer the questions that follow.
A popular cinema chain, 'CineView', is considering changing its ticket prices. The current price of
The following question is about the economic trade-offs faced by a local government.
The following questions relate to the basic economic problem and factors of production.
Read the following scenario regarding a construction company.
Items A and B relate to the UK economy.
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the UK.
The following table shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($).
Read the following scenario regarding a manufacturing business.
The government monitors various economic indicators to assess the health of the economy.
Consider the following economic data regarding inflation and unemployment.
Study the extract below regarding environmental policies and economic growth.
City councils are concerned about the high levels of air pollution caused by diesel cars in city cen
The market for bicycles has seen significant changes due to rising health awareness and environmenta
Items 16, 17, and 18 relate to market failure and government intervention.
Read the following information about Government Objectives and answer the questions.
The UK government decides to implement new fiscal policies to stimulate the economy following a rece
Use Item E to answer the questions that follow.
The table below shows cost data for a small coffee shop.
Banks play a crucial role in the functioning of the economy.
The government is considering changing its fiscal policy stance.
Questions focused on international trade and exchange rates.
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the UK.
The following question is about the basic economic problem and economic systems.
Study the exchange rate data below.
The government is considering using fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth. The table below show
Read the following scenario regarding a small manufacturing business.
Items A and B relate to the fundamental economic problem.
Item A: The construction company 'BuildIt Ltd' currently owns a plot of land in a city centre. The d
The water supply industry in many regions is considered a monopoly.
This question relates to market failure and government intervention.
Items A, B and C relate to the UK national economy.
The government is concerned about the level of air pollution caused by car exhaust fumes in city cen
Using Figure 1, answer the following questions.
The consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to negative health outcomes such as obesity and too
Items related to government economic objectives.
Items 1, 2 and 3 relate to the basic economic problem and factors of production.
Read the scenario regarding environmental issues and answer the questions.
The government of a developing country is deciding how to allocate its limited budget surplus. It ha
Ideally, markets move towards equilibrium. Study Item B below.
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the UK.
The value of the Pound Sterling (£) has fluctuated against the US Dollar ($).
Study Item B below and answer the questions that follow regarding government objectives.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions.
Money and financial markets play a crucial role in the modern economy.
Beta Motors Ltd produces electric scooters in a factory. The table below shows the firm's costs at d
Items A and B relate to the United Kingdom's national economy.
A local cinema is reviewing its pricing strategy for tickets. They have collected data on ticket sal
The table below shows elements of the National Income data for a country in 2023.
Read the extract about government fiscal policy.
Item E describes the market structure of the UK supermarket industry.
The market for coffee beans has been affected by poor weather conditions in Brazil, a major producer
Item F refers to the issue of plastic waste.
The global market for smartphones is constantly changing due to technological advancements and chang
The following data refers to a manufacturer of wooden furniture.
A local cinema is reviewing its ticket pricing strategy.
The use of diesel cars contributes to air pollution in major cities, creating negative externalities
Governments often intervene in markets to correct market failures, such as the over-consumption of s
The government is considering interventions to reduce air pollution in major cities.
Item F concerns the environmental impact of industrial production.
A local cinema is reviewing its ticket pricing strategy to increase revenue. They have collected dat
FastKicks is a manufacturer of running shoes. The company is considering expanding its factory to in
Item D: FasterPhones is a smartphone manufacturer. They have recently expanded their factory to prod
International trade is a key component of the UK economy.
Refer to the graph and information below regarding the UK's trade.
This question explores market structures, focusing on monopoly and competition.
Read the scenario regarding the UK supermarket industry.
The chart below shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a 1
Use Item D to answer the questions that follow.
Consider the market for bicycles in the UK.
Money and financial markets play a crucial role in a modern economy.
The market for electric bicycles (e-bikes) has seen significant changes recently due to consumer pre
Consider the following scenario regarding trade and exchange rates.
Consider the market failure caused by the consumption of sugary drinks.
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow.
Items 15 and 16 relate to market failure and government intervention.
Item C: A popular coffee shop chain, 'JavaBeans', is considering changing the price of its signature
Money and financial markets play a crucial role in the functioning of the economy.
Items 1, 2 and 3 relate to the UK economy and the concept of Aggregate Demand (AD). Review the infor
Items I and J relate to money and financial markets.
The following table shows economic data for a fictional country, Econoland, in 2023.
Consider the production costs for a firm manufacturing smartwatches.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
The table below showing economic data for a fictional country.
Consider the issue of air pollution described in Stimulus F.
Consider the market for electric vehicles (EVs).
The government uses various policies to manage the economy. Consider the role of supply-side policie
Read the information about the water industry.
A regional train company decides to increase the price of a standard ticket from £20 to £22. Followi
Item G describes the market structure of the UK supermarket industry.
Item A describes the water industry in the UK, which is dominated by a few large regional suppliers.
Read Item A and answer the questions that follow.
A small bakery produces handmade cakes. Use the information provided to answer the questions.
Items I and J relate to the financial sector.
Items A and B relate to the measurement of economic performance in the UK.
International trade connects the UK economy to the rest of the world.
Read the text below regarding the financial sector.
Consider the value of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) shown in the chart descriptio
Read Item B and answer the questions that follow.
SwiftCabs is a taxi firm looking to expand its fleet. The table below shows their costs at different
The Water Company is the sole provider of water services in the region.
The following question is about market failure and government intervention.
Refer to Item E regarding the financial sector.
Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.
Study the information regarding the sportswear market and answer the questions.
Consider the following government fiscal data.
This question is about the national economy and measures of economic performance.
Study the data on the UK exchange rate and answer the questions that follow.
The government uses various policies to manage the economy.
Study the cost data for a small bakery producing artisan loaves.
Use Item C to answer the questions that follow.
Read the following scenario regarding a local government decision.
Consider the production data for a small furniture manufacturer.
SwiftCycle Ltd manufactures bicycles. The following data refers to their monthly costs.
Consider the role of money and financial markets in the economy.
Use the data provided to answer the questions.
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
The government has identified high levels of air pollution in city centres caused by traffic congest
Read the following scenario regarding the UK economy.
Study the data on the UK's international trade.
The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed rail network o
Read the information regarding the Bank of England.
The construction sector is a vital part of the economy, utilizing various resources to build infrast
Use the context in Item E.
Read the following information and answer the questions below.
Items 1, 2 and 3 relate to competitive and concentrated markets.
Money and financial markets play a key role in the functioning of the economy.
Items 6, 7 and 8 relate to price elasticity of demand (PED) for a popular soft drink brand.
Study the data provided regarding the UK economy's performance over a three-year period.
Read the following scenario regarding the UK economy.
Consider the role of the Bank of England and financial markets in the economy.
Water supply in many regions is provided by a single regional company, creating a monopoly market st
Refer to the chart below regarding the exchange rate.
Item D shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a single yea
Study the data regarding a local cinema's ticket pricing strategy.
Item 4 refers to the pricing of rail tickets.
A clothing retailer, 'FashionX', has collected data on the sales of their signature denim jeans foll
Item E describes the role of the financial sector.
The consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to negative externalities such as poor public healt
The government has set objectives for the UK economy, including low unemployment and stable inflatio
The consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to negative externalities such as poor public healt
The water industry in the UK is dominated by regional monopoly suppliers.
Read the text below regarding the financial markets.
Questions regarding the role of money and financial markets in the economy.
This question looks at costs, revenue and profit for a small coffee shop.
Item G describes traffic issues in a major city.
BakeWell Ltd produces cakes. The table below shows their cost data for a week.
The government uses various policies to manage the economy.
The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed railway line o
Financial markets and money play a crucial role in a modern economy.
Study the information regarding UK inflation and answer the questions that follow.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions associated with it.
Look at the cost data for a shoe manufacturer, 'Steppers Ltd'.
Study the graph in Item B regarding the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes).
Scenario: GreenBuild Ltd GreenBuild Ltd is a construction company deciding between two potential pro
The water supply industry in many regions is dominated by a single supplier, forming a monopoly. In
The government considers various policies to manage the national economy.
Item E describes an environmental issue in a major city.
The local council of Greendale has a limited budget of £5 million. It is considering two options: bu
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