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The word ‘should’ and the judgement about fairness reveal a value judgement, so the statement is normative. The other statements can, in principle, be tested against definitions or evidence.
Estimated quantity change is −0.4 × 6% = −2.4%. Since the fall in demand is proportionately smaller than the fare rise, total revenue is likely to increase, other things equal.
External benefits support intervention, but the socially efficient amount depends on marginal benefits and costs. Measurement error, capacity and alternative uses of public funds can cause over- or underprovision.
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Correct answer: The government should raise the minimum wage because a fairer income distribution is more important than possible job losses
The word ‘should’ and the judgement about fairness reveal a value judgement, so the statement is normative. The other statements can, in principle, be tested against definitions or evidence.
Correct answer: Revenue rises because quantity demanded should fall by about 2.4%, proportionately less than price rises
Estimated quantity change is −0.4 × 6% = −2.4%. Since the fall in demand is proportionately smaller than the fare rise, total revenue is likely to increase, other things equal.
Correct answer: Policymakers must estimate the external benefit and opportunity cost, both of which are uncertain
External benefits support intervention, but the socially efficient amount depends on marginal benefits and costs. Measurement error, capacity and alternative uses of public funds can cause over- or underprovision.
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More capital-goods production sacrifices some current consumer output, creating an opportunity cost. If investment raises productive capacity, it can support a larger outward PPF shift and greater future consumption.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Nature of economics. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Inelastic demand suggests quantity will respond proportionately less than price, supporting revenue collection but limiting consumption reduction. Addiction, income effects, evasion and regressivity remain relevant.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of How markets work. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
External benefits support intervention, but the socially efficient amount depends on marginal benefits and costs. Measurement error, capacity and alternative uses of public funds can cause over- or underprovision.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Market failure. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Reduced charged-zone traffic is a benefit, but diverted congestion and pollution are external effects of policy design. Evaluation should measure the whole network and refine complementary transport or pricing measures.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Government intervention. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
A higher PPP figure suggests local purchasing power is greater because the domestic price level is relatively low. PPP improves volume comparisons but remains an average and omits non-income wellbeing.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Measures of economic performance. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Contracted quantities adjust slowly, while import prices in domestic currency may rise immediately. Over time, substitution and quantity responses can improve the balance if elasticities are sufficient.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Aggregate demand (AD). Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Removing a costly barrier can support entry, competition and resource reallocation. Benefits depend on whether the rule was inefficient rather than protecting safety, information or other market outcomes.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Aggregate supply (AS). Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Capacity constraints can turn additional demand into price rises and imports rather than real output. Higher borrowing may also affect interest rates, though conditions determine crowding out.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of National income. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Per-capita GDP is an average and can rise alongside a worsening distribution. Household-level income, public services, prices and non-income conditions are needed to assess living standards.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Economic growth. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Stimulating demand can reduce cyclical unemployment but increase inflation near capacity. The short-run Phillips curve represents this possible inverse relationship, though it is not stable in all conditions.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Macroeconomic objectives and policies. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Cooperatives may prioritise member benefit while investor-owned firms may emphasise shareholder returns. Neither form guarantees efficiency because decision rights, capital access and management matter.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Business growth. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
A supported judgement states the economic mechanism and applies it to the context. Profit is maximised where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, while revenue is maximised where marginal revenue equals zero, subject to the relevant curves and constraints. Therefore, A manager rewarded for market share may expand output beyond the profit-maximising quantity toward sales-revenue maximisation. Avoid this misconception: Profit and sales revenue are maximised at the same output because both rise whenever output rises.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Business objectives. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
With fixed capital, crowding and coordination eventually reduce the extra output from each worker. If the wage is unchanged, producing each additional unit then requires more labour and raises MC.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Revenues, costs and profits. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
A powerful buyer can obtain lower input prices and improve logistics, potentially benefiting consumers. Excessive pressure may transfer risk, reduce supplier viability and weaken quality or employment.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Market structures. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
In a competitive market a binding wage rise can reduce employment, especially with elastic demand. In monopsony it can raise both wage and employment over a range, and productivity may change.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Labour market. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Rate-of-return regulation can encourage excessive capital spending or cost inflation because a larger approved base supports more allowed profit. Regulatory scrutiny must distinguish efficient investment.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Government intervention. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Trade creation replaces higher-cost domestic output with lower-cost imports from a member, improving resource allocation. Trade diversion replaces a cheaper outsider because of discriminatory tariffs.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of International economics. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Absolute poverty concerns inability to meet a defined minimum of basic needs. Relative poverty concerns resources far below prevailing living standards, often measured against median income.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Poverty and inequality. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Emergency finance can prevent disorderly default and maintain essential imports. Adjustment may improve sustainability but can reduce demand and services, so sequencing and protection for vulnerable groups matter.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Emerging and developing economies. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
Financial institutions mobilise saving, assess and diversify risk, provide payments, transform maturities and allocate funds to investment. The common error is: Financial intermediation removes all risk because savers never face default or liquidity problems.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of The financial sector. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
When savings and financial capacity are constrained, public borrowing can raise funding costs and displace private borrowers. Under recessionary conditions or accommodative monetary policy, crowding out may be weaker.
Watch for: Do not stop after the first effect of Role of the state in the macroeconomy. Build the chain of reasoning, use the context and explain what could weaken or reverse the outcome.
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Pearson Edexcel · Economics A · A Level · Economics · 9EC0
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