5 questions on Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour (Edexcel specification 1.2.10) from the A-Level Economics papers, 2017–2024. Every question links to the official mark scheme at the page its answer begins on.
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With reference to Extract A and your own knowledge, assess the view that it is irrational to buy plastic carrier bags when shopping.
1.2.1 Rational Decision Making · 1.2.10 Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour
With reference to the information provided, assess whether Netflix subscribers behave rationally.
1.2.10 Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour · 1.2.1 Rational Decision Making
With reference to Extract C, assess possible reasons why many ‘landline-only’ customers do not switch to a cheaper telephone provider.
1.3.4 Information Gaps · 1.2.10 Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour
With reference to Extract B, explain two likely reasons why many consumers of energy have not switched to suppliers offering lower prices.
1.3.4 Information Gaps · 1.2.10 Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour
Assess the extent to which ‘information gaps’ (Extract B, lines 5 and 6) and ‘irrational behaviour’ (Extract B, line 11) are the main causes of food waste in the UK.
1.3.4 Information Gaps · 1.2.10 Alternative Views of Consumer Behaviour
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