: Pearson Edexcel past-paper questions pack

International competitiveness

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Pearson Edexcel AS and A-level Economics past-paper questions since 2016 · 8 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.economicsaleveltutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © Pearson Edexcel

1. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q7 · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

7 In 2022 the value of UK exports fell by 14% compared with 2020. In contrast, the global average increase in exports was 8.2% over the same time period. The UK’s competitiveness also fell, dropping five places from 18th in 2021 to 23rd in 2022 in the world competitiveness rankings. (Sources: adapted from https://www.ft.com/content/021c629d-5853-4111-9600- ab5f0eb65a35 and https://www.imd.org/centers/world-competitiveness-center/rankings/ world-competitiveness) Evaluate macroeconomic policies that could be used to increase international competitiveness in the UK’s export markets.

2. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q2(d) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(d) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors which are likely to determine the rate of economic growth in Germany relative to other developed economies. (25)

3. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q6(d) · 10 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=2,AO4=4

(d) Nigeria is considering joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Assess policies the Nigerian government could use in response to the concerns of the country’s ‘manufacturers and trade unions’ (Extract B paragraph 3) if they join this trading bloc. (10)

4. October 2020 · Paper 3 · Q2(d) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(d) Evaluate possible microeconomic and macroeconomic policies which could be used to improve UK competitiveness. (25)

5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(a) · 2 marks · AO1=1,AO3=1

(a) Explain one likely reason for Estonia’s unit labour costs rising faster than in other European countries. (2)

6. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(b) · 2 marks · AO1=1,AO3=1

(b) Explain how Estonia’s competitiveness could be affected by rising unit labour costs. (2)

7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(c) · 1 marks ·

(c) The increase in Austria’s unit labour costs between 2010 and 2017 is: (1) A 3% B 11.3% C 13% D 113%

8. June 2017 · Paper 3 · Q2(d) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(d) With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic influences on the UK’s international competitiveness. (25)

Mark schemes

1. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q7

Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q7

2. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q2(d)

Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 3 Q2(d)

3. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q6(d)

Mark scheme October 2020 Paper 2 Q6(d)

4. October 2020 · Paper 3 · Q2(d)

Mark scheme October 2020 Paper 3 Q2(d)

5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(a)

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q3(a)

6. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(b)

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q3(b)

7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q3(c)

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q3(c)

8. June 2017 · Paper 3 · Q2(d)

Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 3 Q2(d)