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Information gaps: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.3.4 Information gaps, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.3.4 Information gaps
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 4(a): With reference to the data above, explain how imperfect market information may lead to a misallocation of resources in the used-car market. (4) 4 Nearly 750 000

  2. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    5 marks1.3.4 Information gaps1.3.2 Externalities
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 1(a): Explain one reason why consumers buy less than the social optimum quantity of healthy food. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following Extracts A, B, C and D in

  3. Q6(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.3.4 Information gaps
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): Assess the likely impact of these drop-out rates on the allocation of resources within an economy. (10) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and the following extracts (A to B)

  4. Q6(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.3.4 Information gaps1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 6(c): With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2

  5. Q1(d)

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    25 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets1.3.4 Information gaps
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 1(d): 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

  6. Q6(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.3.4 Information gaps
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): Explain how ‘asymmetric information’ (Extract B, line 30) can lead to market failure in health provision. (6) Read Figure 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A

  7. Q3(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.4.1 Government intervention in markets1.3.4 Information gaps
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 3(b): 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

  8. Q3(c)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.3.4 Information gaps
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 3(c): Define the term ‘asymmetric information’. (1) 3 In the UK charges for dental treatment vary. For example, the following charges can be made for a tooth filling:

  9. Q6(d)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.3.4 Information gaps1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(d): Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in th
All 9 questions on Information gaps, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q4(a) (4 marks): With reference to the data above, explain how imperfect market information may lead to a misallocation of resources in the used-car market. (4) 4 Nearly 750 000
  2. June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(a) (5 marks): Explain one reason why consumers buy less than the social optimum quantity of healthy food. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following Extracts A, B, C and D in
  3. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): Assess the likely impact of these drop-out rates on the allocation of resources within an economy. (10) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and the following extracts (A to B)
  4. June 2019, Paper 1, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2
  5. 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
  6. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (6 marks): Explain how ‘asymmetric information’ (Extract B, line 30) can lead to market failure in health provision. (6) Read Figure 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A
  7. 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
  8. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(c) (1 mark): Define the term ‘asymmetric information’. (1) 3 In the UK charges for dental treatment vary. For example, the following charges can be made for a tooth filling:
  9. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(d) (10 marks): Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in th

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