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Consumer and producer surplus: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain the likely impact of the increase in price of a season ticket on consumer surplus. (2) 4 An annual season ticket for a train journey between London and

  2. Q4(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(c): Which one of the following areas represents the change in producer surplus when a minimum price is imposed? (1) A FEPeP1 B FMP1 C GEPeP1 D GKP1 4 An annual seas

  3. Q1(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus1.2.9 Indirect taxes and subsidies
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 1(b): The indirect tax on fuel is increased in a market in which the price elasticity of demand is −0.1. Which one of the following is the most likely effect on consu

  4. Q2(a)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 2(a): Annotate the diagram to show the change in consumer surplus in the market for diesel vehicles, following the change in demand caused by the proposed 2025 ban in

  5. Q5(a)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 5(a): Define the term ‘consumer surplus’. (1) 5 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a TV broadcaster. It is financed through an annual TV licence fee of £14

  6. Q3(c)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus1.2.9 Indirect taxes and subsidies
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 3(c): One effect of the subsidy is to increase: (1) A consumer surplus B market failure C public good provision D tax revenue 3 The Indian government has introduced a

  7. Q3(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.9 Indirect taxes and subsidies1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 3(b): The most likely effect of cutting subsidies for the installation of solar panels is to: (1) A increase producer surplus B decrease the provision of public goods

  8. Q6(c)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 6(c): Explain the likely impact on producer surplus of an increase in the demand for housing. Use a diagram to illustrate your answer. (6) Read the following Figures
All 8 questions on Consumer and producer surplus, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(b) (2 marks): Explain the likely impact of the increase in price of a season ticket on consumer surplus. (2) 4 An annual season ticket for a train journey between London and
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following areas represents the change in producer surplus when a minimum price is imposed? (1) A FEPeP1 B FMP1 C GEPeP1 D GKP1 4 An annual seas
  3. October 2020, Paper 1, Q1(b) (1 mark): The indirect tax on fuel is increased in a market in which the price elasticity of demand is −0.1. Which one of the following is the most likely effect on consu
  4. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q2(a) (2 marks): Annotate the diagram to show the change in consumer surplus in the market for diesel vehicles, following the change in demand caused by the proposed 2025 ban in
  5. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘consumer surplus’. (1) 5 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a TV broadcaster. It is financed through an annual TV licence fee of £14
  6. June 2017, Paper 1, Q3(c) (1 mark): One effect of the subsidy is to increase: (1) A consumer surplus B market failure C public good provision D tax revenue 3 The Indian government has introduced a
  7. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q3(b) (1 mark): The most likely effect of cutting subsidies for the installation of solar panels is to: (1) A increase producer surplus B decrease the provision of public goods
  8. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): Explain the likely impact on producer surplus of an increase in the demand for housing. Use a diagram to illustrate your answer. (6) Read the following Figures

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