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Balance of payments: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.1.7 Balance of payments, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 2(b): With reference to the chart on the previous page, explain one likely reason for the change in the UK current account deficit from 2016 to 2021. (4) 2 UK current

  2. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    25 marks4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 7: In 2021 Brazil’s current account deficit on the balance of payments was US$46.12 billion. The Central Bank of Brazil intervened to sell its own currency, the re

  3. Q3(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 3(a): Calculate the percentage change in the United States current account deficit on the balance of payments between 1998 and 2006. (2) 3 United States current accou

  4. Q3(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 3(b): Explain the term ‘current account of the balance of payments’. (2) 3 United States current account of the balance of payments, 1993–2015 0 –100 –200 –300 –400 U

  5. Q3(c)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 3(c): Using the chart on page 6, which one of the following may be inferred about the United States balance of payments? (1) A The current account deficit decreased b

  6. Q6(c)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    10 marks4.1.8 Exchange rates4.1.7 Balance of payments
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 6(c): Since mid-2015 the euro has appreciated. Assess the likely impact of an appreciation of the euro on the current account of the balance of payments for Eurozone
All 6 questions on Balance of payments, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q2(b) (4 marks): With reference to the chart on the previous page, explain one likely reason for the change in the UK current account deficit from 2016 to 2021. (4) 2 UK current
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q7 (25 marks): In 2021 Brazil’s current account deficit on the balance of payments was US$46.12 billion. The Central Bank of Brazil intervened to sell its own currency, the re
  3. June 2018, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): Calculate the percentage change in the United States current account deficit on the balance of payments between 1998 and 2006. (2) 3 United States current accou
  4. June 2018, Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain the term ‘current account of the balance of payments’. (2) 3 United States current account of the balance of payments, 1993–2015 0 –100 –200 –300 –400 U
  5. June 2018, Paper 2, Q3(c) (1 mark): Using the chart on page 6, which one of the following may be inferred about the United States balance of payments? (1) A The current account deficit decreased b
  6. June 2017, Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): Since mid-2015 the euro has appreciated. Assess the likely impact of an appreciation of the euro on the current account of the balance of payments for Eurozone

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