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Externalities: Edexcel A‑Level Economics B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics B exam question on 4.3.2 Externalities, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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    October 2020 · Paper 1

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All 3 questions on Externalities, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q3 (20 marks): Evaluate whether the social benefits of building nuclear power stations outweigh the social costs. (20) Read Extracts H–I in the Source Booklet before answering
  2. October 2020, Paper 1, Q2 (20 marks): Evaluate the extent to which these externalities are likely to benefit the UK economy. (20) Read the following extracts (D and E) before answering Question 2. W
  3. June 2018, Paper 1, Q2 (20 marks): Evaluate the extent to which the government’s cycling and walking strategy may impact the UK economy. (20) Read the following extracts (E and F) before answerin

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