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Market failure in the financial sector: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.4.2 Market failure in the financial sector, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 3(a): With reference to the information above, explain what is meant by ‘market rigging’. (4) 3 A group of banks, including Barclays and JP Morgan, have been fined mo
  2. Q5(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 5(b): Which one of the following would be a risk if ‘only minimal checks were made on borrowers’ in this loan scheme? (1) A Asymmetric information B Crowding out C Ma
  3. June 2019 Paper 2, question 6(e): Discuss whether providing substantial government financial support to banks is the best policy response during a financial crisis. (15) Read Figure 1 and the fo
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  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q3(a) (4 marks): With reference to the information above, explain what is meant by ‘market rigging’. (4) 3 A group of banks, including Barclays and JP Morgan, have been fined mo
  2. June 2022, Paper 2, Q5(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following would be a risk if ‘only minimal checks were made on borrowers’ in this loan scheme? (1) A Asymmetric information B Crowding out C Ma
  3. June 2019, Paper 2, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss whether providing substantial government financial support to banks is the best policy response during a financial crisis. (15) Read Figure 1 and the fo

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