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Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 3(a): The economy of Singapore is a highly developed free market economy with some elements of government intervention. Define the term ‘free market’. (1)

  2. Q3(a)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(a): Which one of the following statements about a free market economy is true? (1) A It was supported by Karl Marx B The price mechanism allocates all resources C T

  3. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(a): With reference to the information provided, explain one advantage of a free market economy. (4) 1 In a major reform of its command economy, the Cuban government

  4. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(b): Which one of the following economic thinkers supported the idea of a command economy? (1) A Adam Smith B Friedrich Hayek C John Maynard Keynes D Karl Marx 1 In

  5. Q5(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 5(a): With reference to the above information, define the term ‘mixed economy’. (2) 5 During the global health crisis, 11.7 million jobs were furloughed, costing the

  6. Q5(c)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 5(c): Which one of the following is a likely advantage of a command economy? (1) A Low levels of unemployment B Price acts as a signal to allocate resources C Price c

  7. Q6(g)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy1.3.1 Types of market failure
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 6(g): Evaluate the possible disadvantages of a free market approach to the provision of television content. (20) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to

  8. Q6(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, explain two characteristics of private ownership in a free market economy. (6)

  9. Q1(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Define the term ‘free market economy’. (1)

  10. Q1(c)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain one advantage of a free market economy compared to a command economy. (2)

  11. Q6(f)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 6(f): Evaluate the possible advantages of a free market approach to providing services such as education. (20) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and the following extracts (A to B

  12. Q5(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy1.2.7 Price mechanism
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 5(a): Explain how resources are allocated in a free market economy. (2) 5 Free market economics is being challenged. The arguments for and against are being increasin

  13. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 5(b): Which one of the following statements is true? (1) A Friedrich Hayek believed that the government should subsidise inefficient firms B Friedrich Hayek was a k

  14. Q6(g)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy1.3.1 Types of market failure
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 6(g): Evaluate the possible disadvantages of a free market approach to providing health care. (20) Read Figure 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C) before answ

  15. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 1(b): Cuba’s population is estimated to be 11 million. With reference to Statement 1 above, calculate the estimated number of doctors in Cuba. You are advised to show

  16. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Define the term ‘command economy’. (1) 1 Statement 1: Cuba has a healthcare system with a patient to doctor ratio of 155:1. Statement 2: Other countries ought t

  17. Q6(f)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks1.2.7 Price mechanism1.1.6 Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 6(f): Evaluate the possible advantages of a free market approach to cigarette consumption. (20) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A and B) before answering Qu
All 17 questions on Free market economies, mixed economy and command economy, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q3(a) (1 mark): The economy of Singapore is a highly developed free market economy with some elements of government intervention. Define the term ‘free market’. (1)
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following statements about a free market economy is true? (1) A It was supported by Karl Marx B The price mechanism allocates all resources C T
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(a) (4 marks): With reference to the information provided, explain one advantage of a free market economy. (4) 1 In a major reform of its command economy, the Cuban government
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following economic thinkers supported the idea of a command economy? (1) A Adam Smith B Friedrich Hayek C John Maynard Keynes D Karl Marx 1 In
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (2 marks): With reference to the above information, define the term ‘mixed economy’. (2) 5 During the global health crisis, 11.7 million jobs were furloughed, costing the
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q5(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following is a likely advantage of a command economy? (1) A Low levels of unemployment B Price acts as a signal to allocate resources C Price c
  7. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate the possible disadvantages of a free market approach to the provision of television content. (20) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to
  8. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, explain two characteristics of private ownership in a free market economy. (6)
  9. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘free market economy’. (1)
  10. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one advantage of a free market economy compared to a command economy. (2)
  11. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate the possible advantages of a free market approach to providing services such as education. (20) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and the following extracts (A to B
  12. June 2019, Paper 1, Q5(a) (2 marks): Explain how resources are allocated in a free market economy. (2) 5 Free market economics is being challenged. The arguments for and against are being increasin
  13. June 2019, Paper 1, Q5(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following statements is true? (1) A Friedrich Hayek believed that the government should subsidise inefficient firms B Friedrich Hayek was a k
  14. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate the possible disadvantages of a free market approach to providing health care. (20) Read Figure 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C) before answ
  15. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): Cuba’s population is estimated to be 11 million. With reference to Statement 1 above, calculate the estimated number of doctors in Cuba. You are advised to show
  16. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (1 mark): Define the term ‘command economy’. (1) 1 Statement 1: Cuba has a healthcare system with a patient to doctor ratio of 155:1. Statement 2: Other countries ought t
  17. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate the possible advantages of a free market approach to cigarette consumption. (20) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A and B) before answering Qu

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