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Absolute and relative poverty: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(d)

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    25 marks4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 2(d): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India. (25) Read Figure 3 and the following Extracts (E to G) in the Source Book

  2. Q6(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    5 marks4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 6(a): With reference to the information provided, explain the distinction between absolute poverty and relative poverty. (5) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts

  3. Q6(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    8 marks4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty4.3.2 Factors influencing growth and development
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, examine two factors that might explain the differing rates of decline in absolute poverty in
All 3 questions on Absolute and relative poverty, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q2(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India. (25) Read Figure 3 and the following Extracts (E to G) in the Source Book
  2. June 2018, Paper 2, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to the information provided, explain the distinction between absolute poverty and relative poverty. (5) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts
  3. June 2018, Paper 2, Q6(b) (8 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, examine two factors that might explain the differing rates of decline in absolute poverty in

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