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Rational decision making: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.2.1 Rational decision making, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.1 Rational decision making
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 4(b): In September 2022, the online retailer, Amazon, increased the price of its Prime service from £7.99 a month to £8.99. As a result, almost 600 000 people cancell

  2. Q6(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that consumers switching to meat-substitute products is an example of rationa

  3. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour1.2.1 Rational decision making
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the view that it is irrational to buy plastic carrier bags when shopping. (10) Read Figure 1 and the

  4. Q6(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C)

  5. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): Explain one reason why it is rational for a firm to raise prices when there is excess demand. (3) 4 During 2021 the UK experienced severe shortages of crisps, p

  6. Q6(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): Assess whether it is rational for fishing companies to behave in this way. (10)

  7. Q6(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    10 marks1.2.1 Rational decision making1.2.10 Alternative views of consumer behaviour
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that tobacco consumers switching to e-cigarettes is an example of rational be
All 7 questions on Rational decision making, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): In September 2022, the online retailer, Amazon, increased the price of its Prime service from £7.99 a month to £8.99. As a result, almost 600 000 people cancell
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that consumers switching to meat-substitute products is an example of rationa
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the view that it is irrational to buy plastic carrier bags when shopping. (10) Read Figure 1 and the
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally. (10) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A to C)
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Explain one reason why it is rational for a firm to raise prices when there is excess demand. (3) 4 During 2021 the UK experienced severe shortages of crisps, p
  6. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): Assess whether it is rational for fishing companies to behave in this way. (10)
  7. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (10 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, assess the view that tobacco consumers switching to e-cigarettes is an example of rational be

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