AQA · 7136 / 7135

A Level Paper 1, Specimen

14questions

200marks

10topics

All 14 questions from the AQA A Level Paper 1, Specimen Economics paper (7136 / 7135), worth 200 marks in total. The main topics tested are Monopoly and monopoly power (2), Government intervention in markets (2), Distribution of income and wealth (2), Price discrimination (2).

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2 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 1

Calculate the overall rise in energy bills over four years

4.1.5.6Monopoly and monopoly powerUsing the dataWritten

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4 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 1

Interpret data indicating energy suppliers abused their dominance

4.1.5.6Monopoly and monopoly powerExplain howWritten

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9 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 1

Diagram showing how supplier collusion affects household energy prices

4.1.5.5Oligopoly and interdependenceWith the help of a diagramWritten

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25 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 1

Assess capping domestic energy prices as a cure for market failure

4.1.8.9Government intervention in marketsUsing the dataWritten

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2 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 2

Find the gap between average incomes before and after redistribution

4.1.7.1Distribution of income and wealthUsing the dataWritten

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4 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 2

Interpret data showing redistribution narrowing household income differences

4.1.7.3Policies on poverty and inequalityExplain howWritten

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9 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 2

Diagram showing how concentrated income drives up house prices

4.1.3.5Equilibrium market pricesWith the help of a diagramWritten

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25 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Context 2

Assess claim that greater inequality benefits everyone

4.1.7.1Distribution of income and wealthUsing the dataWritten

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15 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 1

Explain why a firm can vary prices across different customer groups

4.1.5.7Price discriminationExplain whyWritten

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25 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 1

Discuss whether only producers gain from charging varied prices

4.1.5.7Price discriminationDiscussWritten

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15 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 2

Explain, with examples, how anchoring bias and aversion to losses affect saving decisions

4.1.2.3Behavioural economicsUsingWritten

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25 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 2

Assess nudge-based and conventional policies promoting healthier eating

4.1.2.4Behavioural economics and policyUsingWritten

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15 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 3

Explain the overuse of roads relative to railways without intervention

4.1.8.4Externalities and market failureExplain whyWritten

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25 marksA Level · Paper 1 · Essay 3

Assess charging motorists per journey as a congestion remedy

4.1.8.9Government intervention in marketsAssessWritten

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