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Alternative views of consumer behaviour: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that consumers switching to meat-substitute products is an example of rationa

  2. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour1.2.1 Rational decision making
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the view that it is irrational to buy plastic carrier bags when shopping. (10) Read Figure 1 and the

  3. Q6(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C)

  4. Q6(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.3.4 Information gaps1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2

  5. Q6(c)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to Extract B, explain two likely reasons why many consumers of energy have not switched to suppliers offering lower prices. (6) Read Figure 1 and

  6. Q6(d)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.3.4 Information gaps1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(d): Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in th

  7. Q6(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that tobacco consumers switching to e-cigarettes is an example of rational be
All 7 questions on Alternative views of consumer behaviour, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that consumers switching to meat-substitute products is an example of rationa
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the view that it is irrational to buy plastic carrier bags when shopping. (10) Read Figure 1 and the
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C)
  4. June 2019, Paper 1, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2
  5. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): With reference to Extract B, explain two likely reasons why many consumers of energy have not switched to suppliers offering lower prices. (6) Read Figure 1 and
  6. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(d) (10 marks): Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in th
  7. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that tobacco consumers switching to e-cigarettes is an example of rational be

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