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The financial sector and central banks

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Pearson Edexcel AS and A-level Economics past-paper questions since 2016 · 10 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.economicsaleveltutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © Pearson Edexcel

1. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q3(a) · 4 marks · AO1=2,AO2=1,AO3=1
(a) With reference to the information above, explain what is meant by ‘market rigging’. (4)
2. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q3(b) · 1 marks ·
(b) Which one of the following is a role of financial markets? To: (1) A discourage saving B promote moral hazard C provide forward markets D restrict free trade
3. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q6(d) · 12 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=4,AO4=4
(d) With reference to Extract B, discuss the use of quantitative easing in preventing deflation. (12)
4. June 2023 · Paper 3 · Q2(a) · 5 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=1
(a) Using the data provided in Extract D, explain one role of financial markets. (5)
5. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q5(a) · 4 marks · AO1=2,AO2=1,AO3=1
(a) With reference to the information above, explain one role of financial markets. (4)
6. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q5(b) · 1 marks ·
(b) Which one of the following would be a risk if ‘only minimal checks were made on borrowers’ in this loan scheme? (1) A Asymmetric information B Crowding out C Market rigging D Speculation
7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q6(a) · 5 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=1
(a) With reference to Extract A, explain the role of forward markets in currencies. (5)
8. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q6(e) · 15 marks · AO1=3,AO2=3,AO3=3,AO4=6
(e) Discuss whether providing substantial government financial support to banks is the best policy response during a financial crisis. (15)
9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q5(c) · 2 marks · AO2=2
(c) Calculate the index number for the total value of bank lending in 2016 using 2015 as a base year. (2)
10. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(e) · 15 marks · AO1=3,AO2=3,AO3=3,AO4=6
(e) Discuss the role of the financial sector in the growth and development of developing countries. (15)

Mark schemes

1. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q3(a)
Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 2 Q3(a)
2. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q3(b)
Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 2 Q3(b)
3. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q6(d)
Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 2 Q6(d)
4. June 2023 · Paper 3 · Q2(a)
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 3 Q2(a)
5. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q5(a)
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q5(a)
6. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q5(b)
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q5(b)
7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q6(a)
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q6(a)
8. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q6(e)
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q6(e)
9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q5(c)
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q5(c)
10. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(e)
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q6(e)