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Oligopoly: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.4.4 Oligopoly, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 1(c): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract C, discuss whether supermarkets charging similar prices for petrol is evidence of collusion. Use game theory to support y

  2. Q5(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 5(a): With reference to the information on the preceding page, explain the market structure of mortgage lending in the UK. (4) 5 The graph below shows the largest mor

  3. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 5(b): The value of all mortgage loans was £1 601 billion at the end of 2020. Which one of the following is the value of Lloyds’ market share? (1) A £82 billion B £126

  4. Q6(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 1, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1, explain the market structure that best describes the market for UK online streaming services. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follo

  5. Q2(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 3, question 2(c): Discuss possible methods of price and non‑price competition that firms could use to increase the value of sales on the high street. (12) Read Figures 3 and 4 an

  6. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(a): Draw a simple two firm/two outcome game theory model to show why the chicken suppliers may have colluded. (4) 4 Pilgrim’s Pride is the second-largest chicken su

  7. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(b): Which one of the following is most closely associated with tacit collusion? (1) A Overt sharing of information B Predatory pricing C Price wars D Unspoken agree

  8. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Paper 1, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1, calculate the three-firm concentration ratio for branded coffee shop chains. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts A and B before an

  9. Q6(e)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    15 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly1.2.3 Price, income and cross elasticities of demand
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 6(e): With reference to the information provided, discuss the decision by Jet2 to increase its package holiday prices. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following ext

  10. 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

  11. Q8

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 8: In October 2017 Scania, the Volkswagen-owned truck maker, was fined €880 million (£771 million) by the European Commission for colluding with five other truck m

  12. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    5 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 1(a): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, explain what is meant by a ‘highly concentrated’ market for potato crisps (Extract A, lines 2–3). (5) Read Figure 1 an

  13. Q1(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 3, question 1(c): In Extract A, lines 15–16, it was suggested that some firms may respond to the advertising ban by cutting the prices of their products. Using game theory and th

  14. Q5(c)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 5(c): Calculate the five-firm concentration ratio. You are advised to show your working. (2) 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal computers (PCs)

  15. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 3

    5 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 3, question 1(a): With reference to Figure 1, briefly explain the market structure that best describes the UK branded coffee shop market. (5) Read Figures 1 to 3 and the followin

  16. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 3, question 1(b): With reference to Figure 3 and other information provided, discuss the price and non-price strategies that Starbucks may use to increase profitability. (12) Rea

  17. Q6(a)

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.4.4 Oligopoly
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, explain one likely reason for the change in the four-firm concentration ratio of the supermarket sector between 2010 a
All 17 questions on Oligopoly, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract C, discuss whether supermarkets charging similar prices for petrol is evidence of collusion. Use game theory to support y
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(a) (4 marks): With reference to the information on the preceding page, explain the market structure of mortgage lending in the UK. (4) 5 The graph below shows the largest mor
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(b) (1 mark): The value of all mortgage loans was £1 601 billion at the end of 2020. Which one of the following is the value of Lloyds’ market share? (1) A £82 billion B £126
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1, explain the market structure that best describes the market for UK online streaming services. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follo
  5. June 2023, Paper 3, Q2(c) (12 marks): Discuss possible methods of price and non‑price competition that firms could use to increase the value of sales on the high street. (12) Read Figures 3 and 4 an
  6. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(a) (4 marks): Draw a simple two firm/two outcome game theory model to show why the chicken suppliers may have colluded. (4) 4 Pilgrim’s Pride is the second-largest chicken su
  7. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is most closely associated with tacit collusion? (1) A Overt sharing of information B Predatory pricing C Price wars D Unspoken agree
  8. June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1, calculate the three-firm concentration ratio for branded coffee shop chains. (5) Read Figures 1 and 2 and extracts A and B before an
  9. November 2021, Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): With reference to the information provided, discuss the decision by Jet2 to increase its package holiday prices. (15) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following ext
  10. 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
  11. June 2019, Paper 1, Q8 (25 marks): In October 2017 Scania, the Volkswagen-owned truck maker, was fined €880 million (£771 million) by the European Commission for colluding with five other truck m
  12. June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, explain what is meant by a ‘highly concentrated’ market for potato crisps (Extract A, lines 2–3). (5) Read Figure 1 an
  13. June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): In Extract A, lines 15–16, it was suggested that some firms may respond to the advertising ban by cutting the prices of their products. Using game theory and th
  14. June 2018, Paper 1, Q5(c) (2 marks): Calculate the five-firm concentration ratio. You are advised to show your working. (2) 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal computers (PCs)
  15. June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1, briefly explain the market structure that best describes the UK branded coffee shop market. (5) Read Figures 1 to 3 and the followin
  16. June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(b) (12 marks): With reference to Figure 3 and other information provided, discuss the price and non-price strategies that Starbucks may use to increase profitability. (12) Rea
  17. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, explain one likely reason for the change in the four-firm concentration ratio of the supermarket sector between 2010 a

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