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Net trade (X-M): Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 2.2.5 Net trade (X-M), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks2.1.4 Balance of payments2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 5(b): Explain one likely reason for the deficit in the UK balance of trade in goods and services. Refer to the chart on page 10 in your answer. (3) 5 The UK net month

  2. Q6(c)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    10 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)2.4.3 Equilibrium levels of real national output
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): With reference to Extract A, assess the likely impact of a rise in the value of exports on the UK economy. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and Extracts A and B

  3. Q6(f)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    20 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 6(f): Evaluate the main influences on the UK’s net trade balance. (20) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and Extracts A and B before answering Question 6. Answer ALL Questio

  4. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(a): Define the term ‘exchange rate’. (1) 4 The UK exchange rate changed from £1 = $1.53 in January 2015 to £1 = $1.22 in October 2019.

  5. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(b): Which one of the following represents the percentage change in the £ sterling and US$ exchange rate? (1) A 0.31% B 20.26% C 25.41% D 79.74% 4 The UK exchange ra

  6. Q3(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.1.4 Balance of payments2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 3(a): Which one of the following can be inferred from the above chart over the period shown? (1) A The government was spending more than it received in taxation B The

  7. Q6(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    5 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): Explain the likely effect of a fall in the exchange rate of the British pound on aggregate demand. Refer to Extract A in your answer. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 a

  8. Q6(d)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    10 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)2.5.1 Causes of growth
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 6(d): With reference to Figure 3, assess the likely impact of the change in the value of exports, since mid-2016, on the economic growth of the UK. Use an aggregate d

  9. Q6(a)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1, explain the term ‘net trade’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extract A before answering Question 6. Answer ALL Questions 6(a) to 6(e),

  10. Q6(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    10 marks2.1.4 Balance of payments2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the likely causes of the UK’s trade deficit. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extract A b

  11. Q6(c)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 2

    5 marks2.2.5 Net trade (X-M)
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    June 2016 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): With reference to Extract A, explain the likely effect of a rise in the value of the pound on aggregate demand. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and read extracts
All 11 questions on Net trade (X-M), as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q5(b) (3 marks): Explain one likely reason for the deficit in the UK balance of trade in goods and services. Refer to the chart on page 10 in your answer. (3) 5 The UK net month
  2. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (10 marks): With reference to Extract A, assess the likely impact of a rise in the value of exports on the UK economy. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and Extracts A and B
  3. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q6(f) (20 marks): Evaluate the main influences on the UK’s net trade balance. (20) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and Extracts A and B before answering Question 6. Answer ALL Questio
  4. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘exchange rate’. (1) 4 The UK exchange rate changed from £1 = $1.53 in January 2015 to £1 = $1.22 in October 2019.
  5. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following represents the percentage change in the £ sterling and US$ exchange rate? (1) A 0.31% B 20.26% C 25.41% D 79.74% 4 The UK exchange ra
  6. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following can be inferred from the above chart over the period shown? (1) A The government was spending more than it received in taxation B The
  7. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (5 marks): Explain the likely effect of a fall in the exchange rate of the British pound on aggregate demand. Refer to Extract A in your answer. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 a
  8. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q6(d) (10 marks): With reference to Figure 3, assess the likely impact of the change in the value of exports, since mid-2016, on the economic growth of the UK. Use an aggregate d
  9. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (4 marks): With reference to Figure 1, explain the term ‘net trade’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extract A before answering Question 6. Answer ALL Questions 6(a) to 6(e),
  10. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the likely causes of the UK’s trade deficit. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extract A b
  11. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (5 marks): With reference to Extract A, explain the likely effect of a rise in the value of the pound on aggregate demand. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 below and read extracts

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