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The multiplier: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 2.4.4 The multiplier, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    4 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 4(b): In July 2020 a survey estimated that the marginal propensity to consume in the UK was 0.1. (Source: adapted from https://ifs.org.uk/uploads/WP202035-MPCs-throug

  2. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 2(a): Define the term ‘marginal propensity to consume’. (1) 2 In 2019 the marginal propensity to consume in the UK was estimated to be 0.8.

  3. Q2(c)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 2(c): Using the above data, which one of the following represents the value of the multiplier? (1) A 0.2 B 0.8 C 1.3 D 5.0 2 In 2019 the marginal propensity to consum

  4. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    4 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 4(b): With reference to the chart on the previous page, explain the likely effect of a fall in the marginal propensity to consume on the level of real GDP. Refer to t

  5. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    4 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 1(a): Using the information above, calculate the total reduction in the UK’s GDP from a fall in government spending of £20 million. (4) 1 According to the Bank of Eng

  6. Q1(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 1(b): Calculate the total final increase in US aggregate demand as a result of the President’s ‘expansionary fiscal policies’, assuming no other changes. (2) 1 After

  7. Q2(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.4.4 The multiplier
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 2(a): If the value of the multiplier is 1.8, which one of the following will be the total increase in GDP from the redevelopment, assuming other things are equal? (1)

  8. Q2(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    4 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 2(b): Using the example above, explain how the multiplier process leads to an increase in aggregate demand. (4) 2 The planned investment in the redevelopment of Dover

  9. Q1(e)

    October 2020 · Paper 3

    2.4.4 The multiplier2.3.3 Long-run AS
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    October 2020 Paper 3, question 1(e): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic impact of large infrastructure projects such as the building of a third airport in Istanbul. (25) Read Figures 1 an

  10. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 1(b): Calculate the value of the multiplier based on the data given. You are advised to show your working. (2) 1 It is estimated that building a second runway at Gatw

  11. Q1(c)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2019 AS Paper 2, question 1(c): Which one of the following is a likely cause of a decrease in the value of the UK’s multiplier? (1) A A decrease in the marginal propensity to save B A decrease

  12. Q7

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    25 marks4.5.1 Public expenditure2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 7: In 2016 the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the government would spend an extra £23 billion on innovation and infrastructure over the following fi

  13. Q6(d)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 2

    6 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2018 AS Paper 2, question 6(d): Explain two factors that might cause a rise in the value of the multiplier. (6) Read Figures 1 to 3 and the following extracts (A and B) before answering Questi

  14. Q2(a)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(a): Explain one possible reason for the changes in the marginal propensity to save as shown in the table. (2) 2 The table below shows marginal propensity to save da

  15. Q2(b)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    2 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(b): Explain the likely effect of a fall in the marginal propensity to save on the value of the multiplier if other things remain equal. (2) 2 The table below shows

  16. Q2(c)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(c): Which one of the following is the correct size of the multiplier? (1) A 0.4 B 0.6 C 1.7 D 2.5 2 The table below shows marginal propensity to save data for an ec

  17. Q5(a)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks2.4.4 The multiplier
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    June 2016 AS Paper 2, question 5(a): Using the information above, calculate the total increase in national income, resulting from the £15 billion investment. (3) 5 In 2014 the Bank of England estim
All 17 questions on The multiplier, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q4(b) (4 marks): In July 2020 a survey estimated that the marginal propensity to consume in the UK was 0.1. (Source: adapted from https://ifs.org.uk/uploads/WP202035-MPCs-throug
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): Define the term ‘marginal propensity to consume’. (1) 2 In 2019 the marginal propensity to consume in the UK was estimated to be 0.8.
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q2(c) (1 mark): Using the above data, which one of the following represents the value of the multiplier? (1) A 0.2 B 0.8 C 1.3 D 5.0 2 In 2019 the marginal propensity to consum
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q4(b) (4 marks): With reference to the chart on the previous page, explain the likely effect of a fall in the marginal propensity to consume on the level of real GDP. Refer to t
  5. June 2022, Paper 2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Using the information above, calculate the total reduction in the UK’s GDP from a fall in government spending of £20 million. (4) 1 According to the Bank of Eng
  6. November 2021, Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Calculate the total final increase in US aggregate demand as a result of the President’s ‘expansionary fiscal policies’, assuming no other changes. (2) 1 After
  7. October 2020, Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): If the value of the multiplier is 1.8, which one of the following will be the total increase in GDP from the redevelopment, assuming other things are equal? (1)
  8. October 2020, Paper 2, Q2(b) (4 marks): Using the example above, explain how the multiplier process leads to an increase in aggregate demand. (4) 2 The planned investment in the redevelopment of Dover
  9. October 2020, Paper 3, Q1(e) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic impact of large infrastructure projects such as the building of a third airport in Istanbul. (25) Read Figures 1 an
  10. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Calculate the value of the multiplier based on the data given. You are advised to show your working. (2) 1 It is estimated that building a second runway at Gatw
  11. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q1(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following is a likely cause of a decrease in the value of the UK’s multiplier? (1) A A decrease in the marginal propensity to save B A decrease
  12. June 2018, Paper 2, Q7 (25 marks): In 2016 the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the government would spend an extra £23 billion on innovation and infrastructure over the following fi
  13. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q6(d) (6 marks): Explain two factors that might cause a rise in the value of the multiplier. (6) Read Figures 1 to 3 and the following extracts (A and B) before answering Questi
  14. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(a) (2 marks): Explain one possible reason for the changes in the marginal propensity to save as shown in the table. (2) 2 The table below shows marginal propensity to save da
  15. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain the likely effect of a fall in the marginal propensity to save on the value of the multiplier if other things remain equal. (2) 2 The table below shows
  16. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the correct size of the multiplier? (1) A 0.4 B 0.6 C 1.7 D 2.5 2 The table below shows marginal propensity to save data for an ec
  17. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q5(a) (3 marks): Using the information above, calculate the total increase in national income, resulting from the £15 billion investment. (3) 5 In 2014 the Bank of England estim

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