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Economic growth: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 2.1.1 Economic growth, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    4 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 1(b): With reference to the data provided, explain one limitation of using GDP to compare living standards between countries. (4) 1 Selected economic data on Morocco

  2. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 3(a): With reference to the chart above, which one of the following is correct? (1) A The UK economy grew the fastest in quarter 3 2022 B The UK was in recession in q

  3. Q6(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1, explain the term ‘rate of economic growth’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and Extract A in the Source Booklet before answering Question 6

  4. Q6(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    5 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): With reference to the first paragraph of Extract A, explain the likely relationship between real incomes and subjective happiness. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and

  5. Q6(c)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    10 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and Ext

  6. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 1(b): Explain one limitation of using GDP data to compare living standards between developed and developing countries. (3) 1 In 2019 the average annual percentage inc

  7. Q3(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 3(a): Calculate the value of the total forecast GDP in 2022. (2) 3 UK real GDP, 2020–2022 Annual percentage change on Total (£ millions) previous year 2020 –9.9% 2 04

  8. Q2(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 2(a): Define the term ‘GDP per capita’. (1) 2 The table below shows the UK’s real GDP per capita, in US dollars, measured at Purchasing Power Parities, 2018 to 2020.

  9. Q2(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 2(b): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of the change in real GDP per capita between 2019 and 2020? (1) A Decrease in living standards B Decrease i

  10. Q2(c)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 2(c): Explain one reason why Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) are used. (2) 2 The table below shows the UK’s real GDP per capita, in US dollars, measured at Purchasin

  11. Q6(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    10 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 6(c): With reference to Figure 2, assess whether an increase in real income improves subjective happiness within the UK. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following e

  12. Q2(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 2(a): Define the term ‘nominal’. (1) 2 The table below shows the UK’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population, 2016 to 2018. GDP Population Year (£ millio

  13. Q2(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 2(b): Using the above GDP data, which one of the following represents the index number for 2016, if 2017 is the base year? (1) A 96.8 B 98.1 C 101.9 D 103.3 2 The tab

  14. Q2(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 2(c): Calculate the UK’s nominal GDP per capita in 2018. You are advised to show your working. (2) 2 The table below shows the UK’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GD

  15. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 3(a): Which one of the following can be inferred from the above chart? Between 2007 and 2019, (1) A earnings adjusted for interest rates were lower than earnings not

  16. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 3(b): With reference to the chart, explain the likely relationship between real incomes and subjective happiness. (3) 3 UK average weekly earnings, January 2007 to Ja

  17. Q6(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    10 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): With reference to the fourth paragraph of Extract A, assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 below

  18. Q5(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.1 Economic growth
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 5(a): From the data in the graph above, which one of the following may be deduced? (1) A France’s rate of inflation was lower than Germany’s in 2017 B Germany’s GDP i

  19. Q5(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 5(b): Calculate the percentage change in Germany’s nominal GDP from 2016 to 2017. (2) 5 GDP at Purchasing Power Parities, Germany and France (nominal, trillions of US

  20. Q5(c)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.1.1 Economic growth
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 5(c): Explain one reason why Purchasing Power Parities are used. (2) 5 GDP at Purchasing Power Parities, Germany and France (nominal, trillions of US dollars) 2010–20
All 38 questions on Economic growth, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q1(b) (4 marks): With reference to the data provided, explain one limitation of using GDP to compare living standards between countries. (4) 1 Selected economic data on Morocco
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): With reference to the chart above, which one of the following is correct? (1) A The UK economy grew the fastest in quarter 3 2022 B The UK was in recession in q
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (4 marks): With reference to Figure 1, explain the term ‘rate of economic growth’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and Extract A in the Source Booklet before answering Question 6
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (5 marks): With reference to the first paragraph of Extract A, explain the likely relationship between real incomes and subjective happiness. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and
  5. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and Ext
  6. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (3 marks): Explain one limitation of using GDP data to compare living standards between developed and developing countries. (3) 1 In 2019 the average annual percentage inc
  7. June 2023, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): Calculate the value of the total forecast GDP in 2022. (2) 3 UK real GDP, 2020–2022 Annual percentage change on Total (£ millions) previous year 2020 –9.9% 2 04
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘GDP per capita’. (1) 2 The table below shows the UK’s real GDP per capita, in US dollars, measured at Purchasing Power Parities, 2018 to 2020.
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q2(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of the change in real GDP per capita between 2019 and 2020? (1) A Decrease in living standards B Decrease i
  10. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q2(c) (2 marks): Explain one reason why Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) are used. (2) 2 The table below shows the UK’s real GDP per capita, in US dollars, measured at Purchasin
  11. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Figure 2, assess whether an increase in real income improves subjective happiness within the UK. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following e
  12. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘nominal’. (1) 2 The table below shows the UK’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population, 2016 to 2018. GDP Population Year (£ millio
  13. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q2(b) (1 mark): Using the above GDP data, which one of the following represents the index number for 2016, if 2017 is the base year? (1) A 96.8 B 98.1 C 101.9 D 103.3 2 The tab
  14. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q2(c) (2 marks): Calculate the UK’s nominal GDP per capita in 2018. You are advised to show your working. (2) 2 The table below shows the UK’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GD
  15. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following can be inferred from the above chart? Between 2007 and 2019, (1) A earnings adjusted for interest rates were lower than earnings not
  16. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q3(b) (3 marks): With reference to the chart, explain the likely relationship between real incomes and subjective happiness. (3) 3 UK average weekly earnings, January 2007 to Ja
  17. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to the fourth paragraph of Extract A, assess the limitations of using GDP to compare living standards over time. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 below
  18. November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(a) (1 mark): From the data in the graph above, which one of the following may be deduced? (1) A France’s rate of inflation was lower than Germany’s in 2017 B Germany’s GDP i
  19. November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(b) (2 marks): Calculate the percentage change in Germany’s nominal GDP from 2016 to 2017. (2) 5 GDP at Purchasing Power Parities, Germany and France (nominal, trillions of US
  20. November 2021, Paper 2, Q5(c) (2 marks): Explain one reason why Purchasing Power Parities are used. (2) 5 GDP at Purchasing Power Parities, Germany and France (nominal, trillions of US dollars) 2010–20
  21. October 2020, Paper 2, Q1(a) (2 marks): Total real UK GDP in 2016 was £200 000 million. With reference to the chart above, calculate the total real UK GDP for 2017. You are advised to show your workin
  22. October 2020, Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Explain the term ‘real gross domestic product’. (2) 1 UK real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), annual percentage change 2014–2017 2.9% 3 2.3% 2 1.8% 1.7% % 1 0 201
  23. October 2020, Paper 2, Q1(c) (1 mark): With reference to the chart on page 2, which one of the following is correct over the period shown? (1) A GDP per capita was highest in 2014 B Inflation rose in
  24. October 2020, Paper 3, Q2(a) (5 marks): With specific reference to Figure 3, explain why productivity is measured by ‘GDP per hour worked, nominal values at PPPs’. (5) Read Figures 3 to 5 and the foll
  25. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q5(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘Gross National Income’. (1) 5 The table below shows the UK’s Gross National Income (GNI) between 2014 and 2017. Gross National Year Income (£ m
  26. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q5(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following represents the ratio of Gross National Income in 2015 to Gross National Income in 2017? (1) A 1 : 1.03 B 1 : 1.05 C 1 : 1.08 D 1 : 1.
  27. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q5(c) (2 marks): Using 2014 as the base year, calculate the index number for 2016. You are advised to show your working. (2) 5 The table below shows the UK’s Gross National Inco
  28. June 2019, Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to the last paragraph in Extract C, assess the impact of a fall in real incomes on subjective happiness. (10) Read Figure 1 and the following ext
  29. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q6(e) (15 marks): With reference to Figure 4, Extract B and your own knowledge, discuss the limitations of using GDP data to compare living standards between the UK and developin
  30. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q1(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘Gross Domestic Product’. (1) 1 The table below shows the UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population, 2013 to 2015. GDP Population Year (£ m
  31. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Calculate the UK’s GDP per capita in 2015. You are advised to show your working. (2) 1 The table below shows the UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population,
  32. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q1(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of an increase in real GDP per capita? (1) A Increase in living standards B Increase in unemployment C Lowe
  33. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following can be inferred from the chart? (1) A The UK’s real GDP is smaller in 2014 than it was in 2008 B Between 2008 and 2014 France’s real
  34. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Define the term ‘real GDP’. (2) 3 Real GDP in selected economies (the base year 2008=100) 110 108 106 104 102 Index 100 98 96 94 92 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2
  35. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(d) (6 marks): With reference to Figure 2 and Extract A, explain two likely reasons why the growth of the UK’s nominal GDP per capita at PPPs was slower than that of Germany a
  36. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q2(a) (2 marks): Define the term ‘purchasing power parities’. (2) 2 The table below shows GDP per capita at purchasing power parities (PPPs) for a selection of European countrie
  37. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q2(b) (1 mark): The Office for National Statistics estimates that the UK population was 64 million in 2013. Using the data, what was the UK’s total GDP in 2013? (1) A $2 464 00
  38. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (4 marks): With reference to Figure 1, explain the term ‘real income’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and read extracts A and B before answering Question 6. Answer ALL Que

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