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The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of market failure in the financial sector2[25]

Evaluate the possible microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on the global economy of falling oil prices [25]

Evaluate whether the microeconomic and macroeconomic implications of membership of a monetary union suggest that the benefits outweigh the costs [25]

Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the introduction of a National Living Wage [25]

Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased protectionism on the global economy [25]

Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased inward foreign direct investment on a country of your choice [25]

Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the UK governments decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport [25]

The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

Assess the causes of absolute poverty in a developing country of your choice. [25] [June 2011]

Assess the economics effects of the growth of trading blocs on the global economy [25] [June 2011]

Examine the causes on income and wealth inequality in the UK or any country of your choice. [25] [June 2010]

In the 2009 budget the UK government announced that a new 50% rate of income tax would be introduced in 2010. This creates marginal tax rates of 20%, 40% and 50%3, instead of two.

Evaluate the likely economic effects of this change in the tax structure. [25] [June 2010]

Evaluate the case for cutting public expenditure rather than raising taxes as a means of reducing fiscal deficits. [25] [June 2011]

Evaluate four ways in which economic growth and development might be promoted in developing countries [25] [June 2010]

Evaluate strategies that countries can adopt to correct a trade deficit [25]

In 2012, it was estimated that Japan’s national debt was equal to 214.3% of its GDP, and Greece’s national debt was equal to 161.3% of its GDP.

Evaluate the likely impact of measures which a government could take to reduce the economy’s national debt. Refer to a developed economy of your choice in your answer. [25] [Specimen Paper 2 Question 7]

The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

Discuss ways in which intervention by the Competition & Markets Authority might promote economic efficiency in markets [15]

Discuss whether profit maximisation is a realistic business goal? [25]

To what extent does the threat of competition affect a firm’s behaviour? Answer either with reference to the healthcare product industry or to an industry of your choice [25] [June 2011]

Assess how the newly combined Kraft and Cadbury food company could increase its share of the chocolate market in competition with Mars. Refer to game theory in your answer [15] [June 2011]

With reference to the information provided, evaluate whether Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury is likely to increase economic efficiency [15] [June 2011]

Using examples from the Extracts, assess the degree of monopsony power in the groceries market [15] [June 2012]

To what extent is price discrimination possible for firms selling products both on the internet and in high street shops?

To what extent does the evidence suggest that the US car market is contestable? [15] [June 2012]

Discuss two possible government measures to improve the mobility of labour in the coal mining industry [12] [January 2013 [Unit 1]]

The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

Evaluate the likely effects on the UK’s current account of the balance of payments of changes in consumption, investment and the exchange rate of the pound sterling (£), as shown in Figures 1 and 2. [15] [January 2011]

With reference to Extracts A and B and your own knowledge, discuss whether the MPC should be concerned about the risk of deflation in the UK economy [15] [June 2016]

Evaluate the use of supply side policies to increase economic growth in the UK [15]

Evaluate clashes between macroeconomic policy objectives. [25]

To what extent is the policy of reducing the ‘fiscal (budget) deficit’ (Extract 2, line 7) helping the government to achieve its macroeconomic objectives? [25] [June 2013]

During the Global Financial Crisis, fiscal stimulus was used in many economies to aid economic recovery.

Evaluate the extent to which a fiscal stimulus package should be used to promote economic recovery in times of recession. [25]

Evaluate the macroeconomic effects of the Bank of England’s monetary policies since 2008 [25]

The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

Evaluate whether a minimum price on sugar would be more effective than taxation to help deal with the obesity crisis in the UK [25]

Evaluate the microeconomic effects of the government subsidising renewable energy. Use an appropriate diagram in your answer [25]

Evaluate the likely private benefits and external benefits of university education. Use an appropriate diagram in your answer [15] [June 2012]

Evaluate the impact of a guaranteed minimum price in the beef market on consumers and producers. Use an appropriate diagram in your answer [25] [AS Specimen Paper 1]

Evaluate whether the UK government should introduce a maximum price on rent in the housing market [25]

Using the concepts of external costs and market failure, examine the possible economic effects of farmers ‘burning more rainforest to turn land into cattle ranches and into fields for growing crops’. (Extract 2, lines 5–6). Use an appropriate diagram in your answer. [15] [January 2012]

With reference to Extract 2 and your own knowledge, assess the benefits of a system of tradable pollution permits for reducing carbon emissions [15] [January 2013]

The full version of the pack costs £15 (inc VAT) or £50 (inc VAT) for all 5 packs in this series (Theme 1, 2, 3, 4 and Paper 3).

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