plumiThe role of markets: OCR GCSE Economics questions
Every OCR GCSE Economics exam question on 2.1 The role of markets, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 20 questions on The role of markets, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): A clothing retailer decides to sell its goods to consumers on the internet. According to an economist, what is this an example of? A A market B An exchange C De
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): Two workers asked their employer if they can specialise, instead of doing several different jobs. What would be a direct benefit for these workers? A Creates jo
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q23(a) (2 marks): Explain what is meant by the primary sector. [2]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q23(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the Asian Hornet can affect the interdependence of the factor and product markets. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): A beekeeper has been invited to sell the honey produced by their bees at a charity event in the local village hall. This charity event is an example of a A mark
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): The town of Barrow-in-Furness specialises in the manufacturing industry. This is an example of A a bigger market B efficient use of resources C improved standar
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q22(a) (2 marks): Explain what is meant by division of labour. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q22(d)(i) (2 marks): Explain why Amir and Nina’s business is part of the product market. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q23(d)(iii) (6 marks): (iii)* Evaluate the benefits of increased specialisation for The Celandine Hotel. Use the information given in Extract 3 and your own knowledge. [6]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q1 (1 mark): Buyers and sellers of a good on a website is an example of A a market B competition C specialisation D the secondary sector [1]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q9 (1 mark): What is an activity in a factor market? A Firms buying a greater quantity of finished goods B Firms employing more engineers C Firms producing output using adva
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): In which sector of the economy would a boat building firm be placed? A Free market B Primary C Secondary D Tertiary [1]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q23(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one possible cost for a small business of specialisation by its workers. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): A clothing manufacturer has decided to specialise in making trousers for women. Which of the following would be a direct benefit of this for the producer? A Cre
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q21(a) (2 marks): An auction is a form of market. Explain what is meant by a market. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q21(b) (2 marks): Explain which sector of the economy Periff Construction Ltd operates in. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q22(b) (2 marks): Explain how Mia, looking for her first job, will be part of a factor market. [2]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q11 (1 mark): Which of the following is an example of a factor market? A A toy company hires more workers to increase production B A toy company sells a new toy to a consumer
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q17 (1 mark): How does the production of a service differ from the production of a good? A It is intangible B No capital is required C No labour is required D Specialisation
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q23(d)(iii) (6 marks): (iii)* Evaluate the extent to which specialisation would benefit workers in Oxbria. Use the information given in Extract 3 on page 17 and your own knowledge. [6
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