Edexcel A Level · 9EC0 · Theme 2: The UK economy: performance and policies

2.2.2 Consumption

Also Edexcel AS 8EC0

Everything you need for questions on consumption, in the words examiners reward. An interactive seven-step lesson goes with it.

What's on this sheet

  1. Key terms
  2. Measures and calculations
  3. The influences on consumption
  4. Saving and consumption
  5. A classic chain
  6. Classic question: will a cut in interest rates increase consumption?
  7. Side 2: practice tasks, where the marks go, and exam-style questions
  8. Separate answer key

The lesson in seven steps

  1. Spend or save?
  2. The calculation trainer
  3. What moves consumer spending?
  4. Who feels a change in interest rates?
  5. Rate cuts and house prices
  6. Build the chain
  7. Exam practice

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