Demand — Edexcel Past Paper Questions

With reference to Extract C, explain how incentives to use reusable coffee cups may lead to a fall in demand for single‑use cups.

1.2.2 Demand · 1.4.1 Government Intervention in Markets

Using examples from the information provided, explain what is meant by both ‘substitutes’ and ‘complementary goods’.

1.2.3 Elasticities of Demand · 1.2.2 Demand

With reference to Figure 2, examine two possible factors which may have influenced demand for rail travel since 2008.

1.2.2 Demand

With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased UK demand for coffee at branded coffee shops.

One of two options in Section A — candidates answered this or the other.

1.2.2 Demand · 2.2.1 Aggregate Demand

Explain why ‘bans on tobacco advertising’ (Extract A, line 7) may result in a decrease in the revenue of tobacco firms. Include a supply and demand diagram in your answer.

1.2.2 Demand · 1.4.1 Government Intervention in Markets