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Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 5(a): Draw a labour market diagram to show the likely impact of the increase in the National Minimum Wage for hospitality employees. (4) 5 The National Minimum Wage f

  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    8 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 1(b): With reference to Extract B, examine two likely reasons why wages in supermarkets are above the National Minimum Wage of £10.42. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th

  3. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    25 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets4.2.2 Inequality
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(d): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that explain gender-based wage differences in the UK oil and gas industry. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th

  4. Q5(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 5(a): Which one of the following is the ratio of public sector pay relative to private sector pay in 2022? (1) A 1 : 0.97 B 1 : 1.04 C 1 : 4.0 D 1 : 14.0 5 Index of p

  5. Q5(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.4.6 Monopsony3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 5(b): Over 90% of nurses work in the public sector. Nurses in the public sector have experienced wage rises lower than those in the private sector over the past 10 ye

  6. Q2(e)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    3.5.2 Supply of labour3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 2(e): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of labour shortages in the UK, or a developed economy of your choice. (25) Read Figures 3 and 4 and the ext

  7. Q1(e)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    3.6.2 The impact of government intervention3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(e): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of significant increases in the minimum wage. Refer to restaurants or other food delivery services in your

  8. Q1(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(b): Explain the likely impact of migration on the wage level of engineers in Poland. (4) 1 Statement 1: Since Poland joined the European Union (EU) in 2004, over on

  9. Q7

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets3.6.2 The impact of government intervention
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 7: The national living wage, the minimum wage for 25-year-olds and over, is expected to rise to more than £10.50 an hour in 2024 compared with £8.72 in 2020. The w

  10. Q1(c)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.5.2 Supply of labour3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 1(c): Discuss the likely effects of changes in the level of migration on firms such as HCWs in the UK. Use a labour market diagram and the information provided to sup

  11. Q7

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 7: In July 2017 it was announced that only a third of the BBC’s 96 top earning presenters were women and that its seven highest-paid presenters were all men. Accor

  12. Q2(c)

    June 2017 · Paper 3

    12 marks3.5.3 Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets3.3.4 Normal profits, supernormal profits and losses
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    June 2017 Paper 3, question 2(c): Discuss the likely impact of the National Living Wage on the profitability of firms. Use a cost and revenue diagram in your answer. (12) Read Figures 4 to 6 and
All 12 questions on Wage determination in competitive and non-competitive markets, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q5(a) (4 marks): Draw a labour market diagram to show the likely impact of the increase in the National Minimum Wage for hospitality employees. (4) 5 The National Minimum Wage f
  2. June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(b) (8 marks): With reference to Extract B, examine two likely reasons why wages in supermarkets are above the National Minimum Wage of £10.42. (8) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(d) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that explain gender-based wage differences in the UK oil and gas industry. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and th
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following is the ratio of public sector pay relative to private sector pay in 2022? (1) A 1 : 0.97 B 1 : 1.04 C 1 : 4.0 D 1 : 14.0 5 Index of p
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q5(b) (4 marks): Over 90% of nurses work in the public sector. Nurses in the public sector have experienced wage rises lower than those in the private sector over the past 10 ye
  6. June 2023, Paper 3, Q2(e) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of labour shortages in the UK, or a developed economy of your choice. (25) Read Figures 3 and 4 and the ext
  7. June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(e) (25 marks): Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of significant increases in the minimum wage. Refer to restaurants or other food delivery services in your
  8. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain the likely impact of migration on the wage level of engineers in Poland. (4) 1 Statement 1: Since Poland joined the European Union (EU) in 2004, over on
  9. November 2021, Paper 1, Q7 (25 marks): The national living wage, the minimum wage for 25-year-olds and over, is expected to rise to more than £10.50 an hour in 2024 compared with £8.72 in 2020. The w
  10. November 2021, Paper 3, Q1(c) (12 marks): Discuss the likely effects of changes in the level of migration on firms such as HCWs in the UK. Use a labour market diagram and the information provided to sup
  11. June 2019, Paper 1, Q7 (25 marks): In July 2017 it was announced that only a third of the BBC’s 96 top earning presenters were women and that its seven highest-paid presenters were all men. Accor
  12. June 2017, Paper 3, Q2(c) (12 marks): Discuss the likely impact of the National Living Wage on the profitability of firms. Use a cost and revenue diagram in your answer. (12) Read Figures 4 to 6 and

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