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Elasticity of supply: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.2.5 Elasticity of supply, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 2(a): With reference to the data above, explain the likely numerical value of the price elasticity of supply for oil. (4) 2 In 2022 the UK government provided 130 new

  2. Q6(c)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to the last paragraph of Extract B, explain two factors which are likely to influence price elasticity of supply. (6)

  3. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(a): With reference to the data above, explain one likely reason for the difference in the price elasticity of supply. (4) 2 The table below shows price elasticity o

  4. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(b): In Texas the price elasticity of supply is +1.8. Which one of the following is the percentage increase in price if the quantity of housing supplied in Texas is

  5. Q2(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2(a): Using the data provided, explain one likely factor that may influence the price elasticity of supply of gas. (3) 2 The world’s largest producer of natural gas i

  6. Q2(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.5 Elasticity of supply1.2.3 Price, income and cross elasticities of demand
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2(b): The table below shows estimates of the price elasticity of supply and price elasticity of demand for gas. Natural Gas Price elasticity of supply + 0.14 Price el

  7. Q5(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 5(a): Explain one reason why flour producers might find it difficult to increase quantity supplied in the short run. (3) 5 In March 2020, a substantial increase in th

  8. Q5(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 5(b): A manufacturer has estimated that the price elasticity of supply of ice cream is +1.5. If the demand for ice cream rises and the price increases by 10%, which o

  9. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 1(a): With reference to the data provided, calculate the price elasticity of supply for new house builds between 2016 and 2017. You are advised to show your workings.

  10. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 1(b): A 2.5% increase in new build house prices in one region of the UK causes a 10% increase in the number of houses built. Ceteris paribus, this suggests that suppl

  11. Q1(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain one factor that is likely to determine the price elasticity of supply of new house builds. (2) 1 Between 2016 and 2017 the average price of new build ho

  12. Q6(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess whether the supply of uranium is likely to be price elastic or price inelastic. (10) Read Figure 1 an

  13. Q6(a)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    5 marks1.2.5 Elasticity of supply
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1, explain one possible reason for the differences in price elasticity of supply of new housing between countries. (5) Read the followi
All 13 questions on Elasticity of supply, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(a) (4 marks): With reference to the data above, explain the likely numerical value of the price elasticity of supply for oil. (4) 2 In 2022 the UK government provided 130 new
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): With reference to the last paragraph of Extract B, explain two factors which are likely to influence price elasticity of supply. (6)
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(a) (4 marks): With reference to the data above, explain one likely reason for the difference in the price elasticity of supply. (4) 2 The table below shows price elasticity o
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): In Texas the price elasticity of supply is +1.8. Which one of the following is the percentage increase in price if the quantity of housing supplied in Texas is
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2(a) (3 marks): Using the data provided, explain one likely factor that may influence the price elasticity of supply of gas. (3) 2 The world’s largest producer of natural gas i
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): The table below shows estimates of the price elasticity of supply and price elasticity of demand for gas. Natural Gas Price elasticity of supply + 0.14 Price el
  7. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (3 marks): Explain one reason why flour producers might find it difficult to increase quantity supplied in the short run. (3) 5 In March 2020, a substantial increase in th
  8. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q5(b) (1 mark): A manufacturer has estimated that the price elasticity of supply of ice cream is +1.5. If the demand for ice cream rises and the price increases by 10%, which o
  9. June 2019, Paper 1, Q1(a) (2 marks): With reference to the data provided, calculate the price elasticity of supply for new house builds between 2016 and 2017. You are advised to show your workings.
  10. June 2019, Paper 1, Q1(b) (1 mark): A 2.5% increase in new build house prices in one region of the UK causes a 10% increase in the number of houses built. Ceteris paribus, this suggests that suppl
  11. June 2019, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one factor that is likely to determine the price elasticity of supply of new house builds. (2) 1 Between 2016 and 2017 the average price of new build ho
  12. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess whether the supply of uranium is likely to be price elastic or price inelastic. (10) Read Figure 1 an
  13. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1, explain one possible reason for the differences in price elasticity of supply of new housing between countries. (5) Read the followi

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