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Contestability: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.4.7 Contestability, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(d)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 6(d): With reference to the information provided, assess whether the market for video game development is contestable. (10) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (
  2. Q8

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 8: Bytedance, which owns TikTok, has launched its own fragrance ‘Emotif’. The Beijing-based social media giant has already entered the food and drink markets. (Sou
  3. Q6(e)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 6(e): With reference to the information provided, discuss whether the coffee shop market is contestable. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts A and B before answeri
  4. Q1(d)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 1(d): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors which determine the number of firms in an industry. Refer to HCWs or another industry of your choice. (25)
  5. Q4(b)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 4(b): In India JCB has a strong brand image and a 50% share of the market for construction equipment. This means the construction equipment market in India is likely
All 5 questions on Contestability, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q6(d) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided, assess whether the market for video game development is contestable. (10) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q8 (25 marks): Bytedance, which owns TikTok, has launched its own fragrance ‘Emotif’. The Beijing-based social media giant has already entered the food and drink markets. (Sou
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): With reference to the information provided, discuss whether the coffee shop market is contestable. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts A and B before answeri
  4. November 2021, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors which determine the number of firms in an industry. Refer to HCWs or another industry of your choice. (25)
  5. June 2017, Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): In India JCB has a strong brand image and a 50% share of the market for construction equipment. This means the construction equipment market in India is likely

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