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Government intervention in markets: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.4.1 Government intervention in markets, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 4(a): Explain one likely reason for the maximum price for an undergraduate university programme. (4) 4 In 2022 the government announced that the maximum undergraduate

  2. Q6(e)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    15 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 6(e): With reference to Extract D, discuss possible methods of government intervention to reduce electronic waste. (15) Read the following extracts (A to D) before an

  3. Q6(f)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks1.2.9 Indirect taxes and subsidies1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 6(f): Evaluate the likely impact of a tax on plastic food-packaging. Use a diagram to support your answer. (20) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A, B and C)

  4. Q6(g)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 6(g): Evaluate methods of government intervention which could be used to reduce the market failure associated with plastic waste. Use a diagram to support your answer

  5. Q4(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.8 Consumer and producer surplus1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(c): Which one of the following areas represents the change in producer surplus when a minimum price is imposed? (1) A FEPeP1 B FMP1 C GEPeP1 D GKP1 4 An annual seas

  6. 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.

  7. Q8

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    25 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 8: Using 2021 estimates of carbon emissions, it is estimated that a petrol car journey from London to Glasgow emits approximately 3.3 times more carbon dioxide per

  8. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Which one of the following is the percentage increase in the maximum price to the average household bill? (1) A 35 % B 45 % C 54 % D 694 % 1 In 2021, energy reg

  9. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(b): Annotate the diagram below to show the original and new maximum price in this market. (2) Average annual household bill (£) S P1 D 0 Q1 Quantity of energy per h

  10. Q6(f)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 6(f): Evaluate possible methods of government intervention to reduce the environmental damage caused by the consumption of television content. (20) Read Figures 1 and

  11. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 3(b): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of the £180 000 fine? (1) To: A increase market failure B increase profits for the water company C reduce e

  12. Q2(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 2(a): Define the term ‘minimum price’. (1) 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of minimum prices and other programmes covering farming, environmental m

  13. Q2(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 2(b): In achieving a price of P2 , the amount spent on intervention buying by the EU would be (1) A HKL B JHQ2Q3 C LKJH D Q1Q2LK 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP

  14. Q2(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 2(c): Explain one likely problem for the EU of maintaining prices at P2 . (2) 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of minimum prices and other programme

  15. Q6(g)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(g): Other than using a TAC, evaluate the policy options which could be used to reduce market failure resulting from over-fishing. Use at least one appropriate diagr

  16. Q6(d)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.3.4 Normal profits, supernormal profits and losses1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 6(d): With reference to Extract C, discuss the proposed government subsidy to prevent Thomas Cook from reaching its shut-down point. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the

  17. Q3(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 3(a): Explain one likely effect of reducing the number of tradable pollution permits. (4) 3 The EU tradable pollution permits scheme is expected to become more effect

  18. Q1(c)

    October 2020 · Paper 3

    12 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    October 2020 Paper 3, question 1(c): Discuss the likely success of policies to reduce the consumption of single‑use plastic bags in cities such as Istanbul. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follow

  19. Q4(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 4(b): Using an example, explain why the government imposes specific taxes on many goods and services. (3) 4 The UK Government uses a range of indirect taxes to affect

  20. Q6(d)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    4 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 6(d): With reference to Figure 2, calculate the percentage increase in outstanding student loans from 2013 to 2018. You are advised to show your working. (4) Read Fig
All 38 questions on Government intervention in markets, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q4(a) (4 marks): Explain one likely reason for the maximum price for an undergraduate university programme. (4) 4 In 2022 the government announced that the maximum undergraduate
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): With reference to Extract D, discuss possible methods of government intervention to reduce electronic waste. (15) Read the following extracts (A to D) before an
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate the likely impact of a tax on plastic food-packaging. Use a diagram to support your answer. (20) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A, B and C)
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate methods of government intervention which could be used to reduce the market failure associated with plastic waste. Use a diagram to support your answer
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following areas represents the change in producer surplus when a minimum price is imposed? (1) A FEPeP1 B FMP1 C GEPeP1 D GKP1 4 An annual seas
  6. 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.
  7. June 2023, Paper 1, Q8 (25 marks): Using 2021 estimates of carbon emissions, it is estimated that a petrol car journey from London to Glasgow emits approximately 3.3 times more carbon dioxide per
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the percentage increase in the maximum price to the average household bill? (1) A 35 % B 45 % C 54 % D 694 % 1 In 2021, energy reg
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): Annotate the diagram below to show the original and new maximum price in this market. (2) Average annual household bill (£) S P1 D 0 Q1 Quantity of energy per h
  10. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate possible methods of government intervention to reduce the environmental damage caused by the consumption of television content. (20) Read Figures 1 and
  11. June 2022, Paper 1, Q3(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of the £180 000 fine? (1) To: A increase market failure B increase profits for the water company C reduce e
  12. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q2(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘minimum price’. (1) 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of minimum prices and other programmes covering farming, environmental m
  13. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): In achieving a price of P2 , the amount spent on intervention buying by the EU would be (1) A HKL B JHQ2Q3 C LKJH D Q1Q2LK 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP
  14. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q2(c) (2 marks): Explain one likely problem for the EU of maintaining prices at P2 . (2) 2 The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of minimum prices and other programme
  15. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Other than using a TAC, evaluate the policy options which could be used to reduce market failure resulting from over-fishing. Use at least one appropriate diagr
  16. November 2021, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): With reference to Extract C, discuss the proposed government subsidy to prevent Thomas Cook from reaching its shut-down point. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the
  17. October 2020, Paper 1, Q3(a) (4 marks): Explain one likely effect of reducing the number of tradable pollution permits. (4) 3 The EU tradable pollution permits scheme is expected to become more effect
  18. October 2020, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): Discuss the likely success of policies to reduce the consumption of single‑use plastic bags in cities such as Istanbul. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follow
  19. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q4(b) (3 marks): Using an example, explain why the government imposes specific taxes on many goods and services. (3) 4 The UK Government uses a range of indirect taxes to affect
  20. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q6(d) (4 marks): With reference to Figure 2, calculate the percentage increase in outstanding student loans from 2013 to 2018. You are advised to show your working. (4) Read Fig
  21. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate whether government intervention is able to correct market failure in education. (20) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and the following extracts (A to B) before an
  22. June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased government spending on education to promote healthy eating in the UK. (25) Read Figure 1 and t
  23. June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(e) (25 marks): Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of imposing a tax on HFSS foods. (25) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A, B and C) before a
  24. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q6(d) (4 marks): Calculate the annual revenue raised by charging £12 per GP visit. Assume there will be 450 million GP visits per year and 90% of these will not be charged. You
  25. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate possible ways the government could intervene to reduce the excess demand for state-funded health care. (20) Read Figure 1 and 2 and the following extra
  26. June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Examine the advantages of using an indirect tax as a means of reducing the use of disposable coffee cups. (8) Read Figures 1 to 3 and the following extracts (A,
  27. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain one possible reason why the state provides NHS dental treatment. (2) 3 In the UK charges for dental treatment vary. For example, the following charges c
  28. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely microeconomic effects of this decision on energy producers and consumers. Include a supply and demand diagram in your answer. (15) Read Figur
  29. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate ways in which government intervention could be used to reduce carbon emissions. Use at least one appropriate diagram in your answer. (20) Read Figure 1
  30. June 2017, Paper 1, Q7 (25 marks): In 2015 a report by Public Health England recommended the imposition of a 20% tax on the sale of soft drinks that contain high levels of sugar. Evaluate the lik
  31. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is likely to result in an increase in carbon emissions? (1) A Introducing a tradable pollution permits scheme B Shutting down steel f
  32. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (3 marks): Explain why reducing the tuition fee cap may result in excess demand for university places. (3) 5 Universities UK raised concerns about the proposal to reduce t
  33. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate the impact of government intervention in the cigarette market. (20) Read Figure 1 and the following extracts (A and B) before answering Question 6. Ans
  34. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following measures could a government introduce to achieve the social optimum consumption of nursery school places? It could introduce a: (1) A
  35. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q2(c) (2 marks): Annotate on Diagram A the welfare gain area and the new social optimum output resulting from successful government intervention in the market for nursery places
  36. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q3(b) (3 marks): Explain one measure the Kenyan government could use to reduce the impact of water extraction from Lake Naivasha. (3) 3 The area around Lake Naivasha in Kenya su
  37. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate the likely microeconomic effects of government intervention in the UK housing market. (20) Read the following Figures (1 to 2) and Extracts (A to B) be
  38. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q6(g) (20 marks): Evaluate the case for government provision of goods and services such as flood defence schemes or housing. (20) Read the following Figures (1 to 2) and Extracts

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