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Production possibility frontiers: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 2(b): The diagrams below show movements from position X to Y on production possibility frontiers. In which one of the diagrams does the movement from X to Y illustrat

  2. Q2(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 2(a): Calculate the opportunity cost of the decision by the farmer to harvest 6 units of wheat this year at point Y (movement from point X to point Y). (2) 2 The prod

  3. Q2(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 2(b): Explain the impact on efficiency of producing at point W in the following year. (2) 2 The production possibility frontier shows last year’s harvest for a UK far

  4. Q2(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 2(c): Which one of the following would be most likely to help the farmer reach point Z? An increase in (1) A investment in milk production machinery B investment in m

  5. Q5(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 5(b): The diagram shows the production possibility frontier of an economy. Assuming the economy is at point W, annotate the diagram to show the opportunity cost of pr

  6. Q6(e)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    15 marks1.1.5 Specialisation and the division of labour1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(e): Discuss the likely impacts on an economy of specialising in the fishing industry. Use a production possibility frontier diagram in your answer. (15)

  7. Q2(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 2(b): The diagrams show movements from position X to Y on production possibility frontiers. In which one of the diagrams does the movement from X to Y illustrate the

  8. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 1(a): Calculate the original and the new opportunity cost of producing 50 capital goods. You are advised to show your working. (2) 1 The diagram refers to production

  9. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 1(b): Which one of the following was the most likely cause of the movement in the production possibility frontier from XY to XZ? (1) A A reduction in unemployment in

  10. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain one characteristic of the economy at position W. (2) 1 The diagram refers to production possibility frontiers for a country that produces capital goods

  11. Q5(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 5(b): The diagram shows the production possibility frontier for the BBC. Assuming the BBC is at point W, annotate the diagram to show the opportunity cost of providin

  12. Q1(a)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Explain, using marginal analysis from the table above, the concept of opportunity cost. (You may use the last column in answering the question.) (3) 1 The produ

  13. Q1(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.1.4 Production possibility frontiers
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 1(b): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of an economy producing more capital goods? (1) A Reduced specialisation of labour B A shift in the product
All 13 questions on Production possibility frontiers, as a list
  1. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): The diagrams below show movements from position X to Y on production possibility frontiers. In which one of the diagrams does the movement from X to Y illustrat
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q2(a) (2 marks): Calculate the opportunity cost of the decision by the farmer to harvest 6 units of wheat this year at point Y (movement from point X to point Y). (2) 2 The prod
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain the impact on efficiency of producing at point W in the following year. (2) 2 The production possibility frontier shows last year’s harvest for a UK far
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q2(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following would be most likely to help the farmer reach point Z? An increase in (1) A investment in milk production machinery B investment in m
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q5(b) (1 mark): The diagram shows the production possibility frontier of an economy. Assuming the economy is at point W, annotate the diagram to show the opportunity cost of pr
  6. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(e) (15 marks): Discuss the likely impacts on an economy of specialising in the fishing industry. Use a production possibility frontier diagram in your answer. (15)
  7. June 2019, Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): The diagrams show movements from position X to Y on production possibility frontiers. In which one of the diagrams does the movement from X to Y illustrate the
  8. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a) (2 marks): Calculate the original and the new opportunity cost of producing 50 capital goods. You are advised to show your working. (2) 1 The diagram refers to production
  9. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following was the most likely cause of the movement in the production possibility frontier from XY to XZ? (1) A A reduction in unemployment in
  10. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one characteristic of the economy at position W. (2) 1 The diagram refers to production possibility frontiers for a country that produces capital goods
  11. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q5(b) (2 marks): The diagram shows the production possibility frontier for the BBC. Assuming the BBC is at point W, annotate the diagram to show the opportunity cost of providin
  12. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (3 marks): Explain, using marginal analysis from the table above, the concept of opportunity cost. (You may use the last column in answering the question.) (3) 1 The produ
  13. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1(b) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the most likely effect of an economy producing more capital goods? (1) A Reduced specialisation of labour B A shift in the product

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