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Business growth: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.1.2 Business growth, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(e)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss the likely benefits of mergers for firms such as Microsoft. (15) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A to C) in the Source Booklet before answerin

  2. Q1(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(c): With reference to Figure 2 and Extract B, discuss the possible constraints on business growth for firms supplying energy to households in the UK. (12) Read Figu

  3. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    8 marks4.3.2 Factors influencing growth and development3.1.2 Business growth
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 2(b): With reference to the second paragraph of Extract E, examine two likely problems for the expansion of the chocolate industry in Ghana. (8) Read Figure 3 and the

  4. Q5(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 1, question 5(a): Which one of the following best describes the merger of the makers of Fiat cars and Vauxhall cars? (1) A Backward vertical integration B Forward vertical integr

  5. Q1(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(c): With reference to Extract C, discuss the likely effects of increasing integration within the food delivery market. (12) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts

  6. Q5(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 5(b): Explain why the previous expansion of this business could be described as ‘organic growth’. (2) 5 ‘Bettys’ is a luxury café, first opened in Harrogate in 1919 s

  7. Q5(c)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.2 Business growth
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 5(c): Assume ‘Bettys’ merges with a major tea leaf supplier. Which one of the following is most likely to be an advantage as a result of this merger? (1) A External e

  8. Q6(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    8 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Extract B, examine the likely benefits to consumers of the integration between BT and EE. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts (A to C) befor

  9. Q1(d)

    June 2018 · Paper 3

    25 marks3.1.2 Business growth
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 3, question 1(d): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that may influence Starbucks’ decision whether to expand in a particular country. (25) Read Figures 1 to 3

  10. Q6(e)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.1.2 Business growth3.6.1 Government intervention
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead. Refer to Figure 1, Extract C and your own knowledge i
All 10 questions on Business growth, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely benefits of mergers for firms such as Microsoft. (15) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A to C) in the Source Booklet before answerin
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): With reference to Figure 2 and Extract B, discuss the possible constraints on business growth for firms supplying energy to households in the UK. (12) Read Figu
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q2(b) (8 marks): With reference to the second paragraph of Extract E, examine two likely problems for the expansion of the chocolate industry in Ghana. (8) Read Figure 3 and the
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following best describes the merger of the makers of Fiat cars and Vauxhall cars? (1) A Backward vertical integration B Forward vertical integr
  5. June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): With reference to Extract C, discuss the likely effects of increasing integration within the food delivery market. (12) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts
  6. October 2020, Paper 1, Q5(b) (2 marks): Explain why the previous expansion of this business could be described as ‘organic growth’. (2) 5 ‘Bettys’ is a luxury café, first opened in Harrogate in 1919 s
  7. October 2020, Paper 1, Q5(c) (1 mark): Assume ‘Bettys’ merges with a major tea leaf supplier. Which one of the following is most likely to be an advantage as a result of this merger? (1) A External e
  8. June 2019, Paper 1, Q6(b) (8 marks): With reference to Extract B, examine the likely benefits to consumers of the integration between BT and EE. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts (A to C) befor
  9. June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that may influence Starbucks’ decision whether to expand in a particular country. (25) Read Figures 1 to 3
  10. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead. Refer to Figure 1, Extract C and your own knowledge i

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