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Supply side policy: OCR A‑Level Economics questions

Every OCR A-Level Economics exam question on 3.3 Supply side policy, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q19

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 19: Which of these is an example of a supply side policy? A A programme of quantitative easing B Devaluing the currency C Increasing income tax rates D Investing in
    Your answer

  2. Q24

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 24: According to neo-classical economists, what is the most effective way to increase long run aggregate supply (LRAS)? A Increasing government current expenditure
    Your answer

  3. Q33

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    15 marks3.3 Supply side policy3.1 Fiscal policy
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 33: 33* Evaluate, using the information in Extract 1, whether raising the pensionable age in France will benefit the macroeconomy. [15]

  4. Q16(d)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 16(d): Using the case study, explain two supply side policies the UK government could use to help farmers with rising costs. 1 [4]

  5. Q32

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    3 marks3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 32: Explain why privatisation may increase long run aggregate supply (LRAS). [3]

  6. Q2

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 2: What is not an example of a supply side policy? A Increasing expenditure on education B Increasing the rate of income tax C Investing in road infrastructure D P
    Your answer

  7. Q12

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 12: Which option will not improve labour market flexibility? A Better information about job vacancies B Increasing the minimum wage C Limiting the power of trade un
    Your answer

  8. Q4

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    25 marks3.3 Supply side policy2.7 Income distribution and welfare
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 4: 4* Since 1978, more than 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty in China. In this period, the Chinese government has made increasing use of supply s

  9. Q4

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 4: Competition policy is an example of: A exchange rate policy B fiscal policy C monetary policy D supply side policy [1]
    Your answer

  10. Q12

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 12: What is the most likely impact of legislation to reduce the power of trade unions? A Aggregate demand shifts left B Aggregate demand shifts right C Aggregate su
    Your answer

  11. Q16(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 16(b)(ii): Lines 9–10 refer to increases in welfare payments for the unemployed. Explain one impact this may have on the supply of labour. [2]

  12. Q16(c)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks3.3 Supply side policy2.1 Economic growth
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 16(c): Lines 13–19 refer to a number of training initiatives announced by the UK government. Using a diagram, explain what impact this is likely to have on long run ec

  13. Q36

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    8 marks3.3 Supply side policy2.7 Income distribution and welfare
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 36: Evaluate, using the information in Extract 2, whether subsidising research and development in ‘left behind regions’ would be the most effective macroeconomic po

  14. Q2

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 2: What type of policy is deregulation? A Exchange rate B Fiscal C Monetary D Supply side [1]
    Your answer

  15. Q16(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks3.3 Supply side policy
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 16(a)(ii): Line 29 refers to “…unfilled jobs in IT related occupations.” Explain one supply side policy the Japanese government could implement to reduce the number of unf

  16. Q3

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    25 marks3.3 Supply side policy2.1 Economic growth
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 3: 3* In March 2018 the French government announced that children would have to start school at age 3 rather than age 6 from September 2019. Evaluate, with the use
All 16 questions on Supply side policy, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q19 (1 mark): Which of these is an example of a supply side policy? A A programme of quantitative easing B Devaluing the currency C Increasing income tax rates D Investing in
  2. June 2025, Paper 3, Q24 (1 mark): According to neo-classical economists, what is the most effective way to increase long run aggregate supply (LRAS)? A Increasing government current expenditure
  3. June 2025, Paper 3, Q33 (15 marks): 33* Evaluate, using the information in Extract 1, whether raising the pensionable age in France will benefit the macroeconomy. [15]
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q16(d) (4 marks): Using the case study, explain two supply side policies the UK government could use to help farmers with rising costs. 1 [4]
  5. June 2024, Paper 3, Q32 (3 marks): Explain why privatisation may increase long run aggregate supply (LRAS). [3]
  6. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q2 (1 mark): What is not an example of a supply side policy? A Increasing expenditure on education B Increasing the rate of income tax C Investing in road infrastructure D P
  7. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q12 (1 mark): Which option will not improve labour market flexibility? A Better information about job vacancies B Increasing the minimum wage C Limiting the power of trade un
  8. June 2023, Paper 2, Q4 (25 marks): 4* Since 1978, more than 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty in China. In this period, the Chinese government has made increasing use of supply s
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q4 (1 mark): Competition policy is an example of: A exchange rate policy B fiscal policy C monetary policy D supply side policy [1]
  10. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q12 (1 mark): What is the most likely impact of legislation to reduce the power of trade unions? A Aggregate demand shifts left B Aggregate demand shifts right C Aggregate su
  11. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q16(b)(ii) (2 marks): Lines 9–10 refer to increases in welfare payments for the unemployed. Explain one impact this may have on the supply of labour. [2]
  12. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q16(c) (4 marks): Lines 13–19 refer to a number of training initiatives announced by the UK government. Using a diagram, explain what impact this is likely to have on long run ec
  13. June 2022, Paper 3, Q36 (8 marks): Evaluate, using the information in Extract 2, whether subsidising research and development in ‘left behind regions’ would be the most effective macroeconomic po
  14. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q2 (1 mark): What type of policy is deregulation? A Exchange rate B Fiscal C Monetary D Supply side [1]
  15. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q16(a)(ii) (2 marks): Line 29 refers to “…unfilled jobs in IT related occupations.” Explain one supply side policy the Japanese government could implement to reduce the number of unf
  16. November 2021, Paper 2, Q3 (25 marks): 3* In March 2018 the French government announced that children would have to start school at age 3 rather than age 6 from September 2019. Evaluate, with the use

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