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Government intervention: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.6.1 Government intervention, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 6(d): Discuss the likely concerns of the competition authorities regarding the proposed merger of the two companies referred to in Extract C. (12) Read the following

  2. Q7

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    25 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 7: The average UK household energy bill (gas and electric combined) rose 80% from £1 971 in 2021 to £3 549 in 2022. (Source adapted from: https://www.telegraph.co.

  3. Q5(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 5(c): Explain one likely concern the EU competition authorities may have had about the merger. (2) 5 The makers of Fiat cars merged with the makers of Vauxhall cars i

  4. Q6(e)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss methods of government intervention to protect consumers within the utilities markets, such as energy and telecommunications. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 a

  5. Q6(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Extract A, discuss the likely effectiveness of ‘measures to open up and increase competition’ in the UK energy market. (12) Read Figures 1 and

  6. Q6(c)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    10 marks3.6.2 The impact of government intervention3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to Extract B, assess how the regulation of energy suppliers’ profits is likely to affect consumers and suppliers in the energy market. (10) Read

  7. Q6(c)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    8 marks3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(c): Examine measures the government might use to restrict the monopsony power of supermarkets. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C) before a

  8. Q6(e)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.1.2 Business growth3.6.1 Government intervention
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead. Refer to Figure 1, Extract C and your own knowledge i
All 8 questions on Government intervention, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): Discuss the likely concerns of the competition authorities regarding the proposed merger of the two companies referred to in Extract C. (12) Read the following
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q7 (25 marks): The average UK household energy bill (gas and electric combined) rose 80% from £1 971 in 2021 to £3 549 in 2022. (Source adapted from: https://www.telegraph.co.
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q5(c) (2 marks): Explain one likely concern the EU competition authorities may have had about the merger. (2) 5 The makers of Fiat cars merged with the makers of Vauxhall cars i
  4. June 2019, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss methods of government intervention to protect consumers within the utilities markets, such as energy and telecommunications. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 a
  5. June 2018, Paper 1, Q6(b) (12 marks): With reference to Extract A, discuss the likely effectiveness of ‘measures to open up and increase competition’ in the UK energy market. (12) Read Figures 1 and
  6. June 2018, Paper 1, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Extract B, assess how the regulation of energy suppliers’ profits is likely to affect consumers and suppliers in the energy market. (10) Read
  7. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(c) (8 marks): Examine measures the government might use to restrict the monopsony power of supermarkets. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C) before a
  8. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely problems for Sainsbury’s and Morrisons if the suggested merger between them goes ahead. Refer to Figure 1, Extract C and your own knowledge i

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