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Poverty and inequality

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1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q2(d) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(d) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic reasons for the fall in poverty in India. (25)

2. June 2024 · Paper 3 · Q1(d) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(d) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that explain gender-based wage differences in the UK oil and gas industry. (25)

3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q6(a) · 5 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=1

(a) Using a Lorenz curve diagram, explain how income inequality is measured using the Gini coefficient. Refer to Extract A in your answer. (5)

4. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q6(b) · 8 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=2,AO4=2

(b) With reference to Figure 1 and Extract A, examine two likely causes of income inequality within the UK. (8)

5. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q1(e) · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

(e) Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased government intervention in an industry. Refer to HCWs or another industry of your choice. (25)

6. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q8 · 25 marks · AO1=4,AO2=4,AO3=8,AO4=9

8 In terms of income distribution and wealth distribution Brazil is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Its income Gini coefficient is 0.449 and it is ranked number 2 in the world for its wealth inequality. Evaluate possible economic causes of income and wealth inequalities within a country such as Brazil. (Source: https://www.gfmag.com/)

7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q5(b) · 2 marks · AO1=1,AO3=1

(b) Explain one likely reason why global wealth inequality has increased. (2)

8. June 2019 · Paper 3 · Q1(b) · 8 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=2,AO4=2

(b) Apart from changes in indirect taxes and subsidies, examine two causes of income inequality within a developed economy such as the UK. (8)

9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(a) · 5 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=1

(a) With reference to the information provided, explain the distinction between absolute poverty and relative poverty. (5)

10. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(d) · 10 marks · AO1=2,AO2=2,AO3=2,AO4=4

(d) Assess the view that ‘some level of inequality is desirable to maintain an appropriate incentive structure in the economy’ (Extract B, lines 19 and 20). (10)

11. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q4(a) · 4 marks · AO2=3,AO3=1

(a) Explain one likely reason for the change in UK income inequality since 2007. (4)

12. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q4(b) · 1 marks ·

(b) Which one of the following values for the Gini coefficient is correct if there is perfect income equality? (1) A 0 B 0.5 C 1 D 50:50

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q2(d)

Mark scheme June 2025 Paper 3 Q2(d)

2. June 2024 · Paper 3 · Q1(d)

Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 3 Q1(d)

3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q6(a)

Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q6(a)

4. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q6(b)

Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q6(b)

5. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q1(e)

Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 3 Q1(e)

6. October 2020 · Paper 2 · Q8

Mark scheme October 2020 Paper 2 Q8

7. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q5(b)

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q5(b)

8. June 2019 · Paper 3 · Q1(b)

Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 3 Q1(b)

9. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(a)

Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q6(a)

10. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q6(d)

Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q6(d)

11. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q4(a)

Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q4(a)

12. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q4(b)

Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q4(b)