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Inequality: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.2.2 Inequality, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    25 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(d): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that explain gender-based wage differences in the UK oil and gas industry. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th

  2. Q1(d)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    25 marks4.5.4 Macroeconomic policies in a global context4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 1(d): Evaluate microeconomic and macroeconomic policies that could be used to reduce inequality in the UK. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A and

  3. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    5 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 6(a): Using a Lorenz curve diagram, explain how income inequality is measured using the Gini coefficient. Refer to Extract A in your answer. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2

  4. Q6(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    8 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 6(b): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, examine two likely causes of income inequality within the UK. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A t

  5. Q8

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    25 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 8: In terms of income distribution and wealth distribution Brazil is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Its income Gini coefficient is 0.449 and it is

  6. Q5(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.4.1 National income4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 5(a): Explain the distinction between income and wealth. (2) 5 According to the charity Oxfam, the combined wealth of the 62 richest people in the world is the same a

  7. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 5(b): Explain one likely reason why global wealth inequality has increased. (2) 5 According to the charity Oxfam, the combined wealth of the 62 richest people in the

  8. Q5(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 Inequality4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 5(c): Which one of the following would be most likely to reduce a country’s Gini coefficient? An increase in: (1) A import tariffs B progressive taxes C regressive ta

  9. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    8 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 1(b): Apart from changes in indirect taxes and subsidies, examine two causes of income inequality within a developed economy such as the UK. (8) Read Figure 1 and the

  10. Q6(d)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    10 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 6(d): Assess the view that ‘some level of inequality is desirable to maintain an appropriate incentive structure in the economy’ (Extract B, lines 19 and 20). (10) Re

  11. Q4(a)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 4(a): Explain one likely reason for the change in UK income inequality since 2007. (4) 4 The chart below shows the UK Gini coefficient of incomes, 2007 to 2013. 0.40

  12. Q4(b)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 4(b): Which one of the following values for the Gini coefficient is correct if there is perfect income equality? (1) A 0 B 0.5 C 1 D 50:50 4 The chart below shows the
All 12 questions on Inequality, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that explain gender-based wage differences in the UK oil and gas industry. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th
  2. June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate microeconomic and macroeconomic policies that could be used to reduce inequality in the UK. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A and
  3. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(a) (5 marks): Using a Lorenz curve diagram, explain how income inequality is measured using the Gini coefficient. Refer to Extract A in your answer. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(b) (8 marks): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, examine two likely causes of income inequality within the UK. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A t
  5. October 2020, Paper 2, Q8 (25 marks): In terms of income distribution and wealth distribution Brazil is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Its income Gini coefficient is 0.449 and it is
  6. June 2019, Paper 2, Q5(a) (2 marks): Explain the distinction between income and wealth. (2) 5 According to the charity Oxfam, the combined wealth of the 62 richest people in the world is the same a
  7. June 2019, Paper 2, Q5(b) (2 marks): Explain one likely reason why global wealth inequality has increased. (2) 5 According to the charity Oxfam, the combined wealth of the 62 richest people in the
  8. June 2019, Paper 2, Q5(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following would be most likely to reduce a country’s Gini coefficient? An increase in: (1) A import tariffs B progressive taxes C regressive ta
  9. June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(b) (8 marks): Apart from changes in indirect taxes and subsidies, examine two causes of income inequality within a developed economy such as the UK. (8) Read Figure 1 and the
  10. June 2018, Paper 2, Q6(d) (10 marks): Assess the view that ‘some level of inequality is desirable to maintain an appropriate incentive structure in the economy’ (Extract B, lines 19 and 20). (10) Re
  11. June 2017, Paper 2, Q4(a) (4 marks): Explain one likely reason for the change in UK income inequality since 2007. (4) 4 The chart below shows the UK Gini coefficient of incomes, 2007 to 2013. 0.40
  12. June 2017, Paper 2, Q4(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following values for the Gini coefficient is correct if there is perfect income equality? (1) A 0 B 0.5 C 1 D 50:50 4 The chart below shows the

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