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Money and interest rates: OCR A‑Level Economics questions

Every OCR A-Level Economics exam question on 5.1 Money and interest rates, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q30

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.3 Financial regulation5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 30: The financial regulator increases the reserve ratio imposed on banks. How might this affect market interest rates? A They might decrease as banks are likely to
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  2. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 3: Which of these is a function of money? A Divisibility B Durability C Limited supply D Unit of account [1]
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  3. Q14

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 14: The Fisher equation of exchange shows the relationship between: Money supply (M), Price level (P), Velocity of circulation (V) and National income (Y). Which of
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  4. Q24

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 24: What is the least liquid asset? A Central bank reserves B Sight deposits C Notes and coins D Time deposits [1]
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  5. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 1(b): Using information from the stimulus material, identify two causes of an increase in the money supply. 1 [2]

  6. Q18

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 18: What is the key insight from the Fisher equation using the quantity theory of money? A Inflation is caused by increases in the money supply B Money avoids the n
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  7. Q20

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.1 Money and interest rates
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 20: Money fulfils a number of important functions, including acting as a medium of exchange. What characteristic would prevent money from fulfilling this function?
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All 7 questions on Money and interest rates, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q30 (1 mark): The financial regulator increases the reserve ratio imposed on banks. How might this affect market interest rates? A They might decrease as banks are likely to
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q3 (1 mark): Which of these is a function of money? A Divisibility B Durability C Limited supply D Unit of account [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q14 (1 mark): The Fisher equation of exchange shows the relationship between: Money supply (M), Price level (P), Velocity of circulation (V) and National income (Y). Which of
  4. June 2024, Paper 3, Q24 (1 mark): What is the least liquid asset? A Central bank reserves B Sight deposits C Notes and coins D Time deposits [1]
  5. June 2023, Paper 2, Q1(b) (2 marks): Using information from the stimulus material, identify two causes of an increase in the money supply. 1 [2]
  6. June 2023, Paper 3, Q18 (1 mark): What is the key insight from the Fisher equation using the quantity theory of money? A Inflation is caused by increases in the money supply B Money avoids the n
  7. June 2022, Paper 3, Q20 (1 mark): Money fulfils a number of important functions, including acting as a medium of exchange. What characteristic would prevent money from fulfilling this function?

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