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Monopoly: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.4.5 Monopoly, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(e)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.4.5 Monopoly
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 6(e): Using examples from Figure 2 or Extract B, discuss the likely impact of price discrimination on a firm’s profits. Use a relevant diagram to support your answer.

  2. Q7

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.4.1 Efficiency3.4.5 Monopoly
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 7: Tesla held an 82% market share of the electric vehicle market in the United States during the first half of 2020. (Source: adapted from https://electrek.co/2020

  3. Q3(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.4.5 Monopoly
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 3(a): Complete the third-degree price discrimination diagram below. Draw the impact on each sub-market by showing the price and profit. (4) 3 River Island is a clothi

  4. Q3(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.4.5 Monopoly
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 3(b): Which one of the following is necessary for a firm to be able to practise price discrimination? (1) A It has some degree of market power B It is able to store i

  5. Q8

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly3.4.5 Monopoly
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 8: In many industries, such as banking, health insurance, internet search engines, pharmaceuticals, social media and telecommunications, there have been increases

  6. Q6(d)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.4.5 Monopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 6(d): With reference to Extract A, paragraph 3, discuss whether the rail network can be considered to be a natural monopoly. (12) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the foll

  7. Q6(e)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.4.5 Monopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss the likely benefits of price discrimination to rail passengers. Use a diagram to support your answer. (15) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the following ext

  8. Q8

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.4.5 Monopoly
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 8: In July 2016 Apple’s share of the UK market for smartphones was 38%. Evaluate whether such a high market share for one company is in the consumer interest. Use
All 8 questions on Monopoly, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Using examples from Figure 2 or Extract B, discuss the likely impact of price discrimination on a firm’s profits. Use a relevant diagram to support your answer.
  2. June 2022, Paper 1, Q7 (25 marks): Tesla held an 82% market share of the electric vehicle market in the United States during the first half of 2020. (Source: adapted from https://electrek.co/2020
  3. November 2021, Paper 1, Q3(a) (4 marks): Complete the third-degree price discrimination diagram below. Draw the impact on each sub-market by showing the price and profit. (4) 3 River Island is a clothi
  4. November 2021, Paper 1, Q3(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is necessary for a firm to be able to practise price discrimination? (1) A It has some degree of market power B It is able to store i
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q8 (25 marks): In many industries, such as banking, health insurance, internet search engines, pharmaceuticals, social media and telecommunications, there have been increases
  6. October 2020, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): With reference to Extract A, paragraph 3, discuss whether the rail network can be considered to be a natural monopoly. (12) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the foll
  7. October 2020, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely benefits of price discrimination to rail passengers. Use a diagram to support your answer. (15) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the following ext
  8. June 2018, Paper 1, Q8 (25 marks): In July 2016 Apple’s share of the UK market for smartphones was 38%. Evaluate whether such a high market share for one company is in the consumer interest. Use

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