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- 0455/02 · Specimen 2027 · Q3d[8]
Discuss whether or not a government should subsidise toothpaste.
See it on the paper → - 0455/21 · May/June 2026 · Q2d[8]
Discuss whether or not a government should protect all of the country’s industries.
See it on the paper → - 0455/21 · May/June 2026 · Q3d[8]
Discuss whether or not a government should subsidise bus transport.
See it on the paper → - 0455/22 · May/June 2026 · Q4c[6]
Analyse the effects of taxing private sector school fees.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · May/June 2026 · Q3d[8]
Discuss whether or not subsidies to farmers are beneficial for an economy.
See it on the paper → - 0455/22 · February/March 2026 · Q3c[6]
Analyse how state‑owned firms may benefit a country’s population.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1g[6]
Discuss whether or not Malawi should develop a solar energy industry.
See it on the paper → - 0455/22 · February/March 2025 · Q4b[4]
Explain how the key resource allocation decisions are made in a mixed economic system.
See it on the paper → - 0455/11 · October/November 2024 · Q8[1]
Why does a government provide certain goods and services in a mixed economic system?
See it on the paper → - 0455/21 · October/November 2024 · Q3a[2]
Define privatisation.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2024 · Q1g[6]
Discuss whether or not the construction of electric vehicle charging stations would benefit an economy.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2024 · Q1h[6]
Discuss whether or not people should be fined for being unemployed. Section B Answer any three questions. Each question is introduced by stimulus material. In your answers you may refer to the material and/or other examples you have studied.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2024 · Q2a[2]
Identify two influences on the proportion of income saved by households.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2024 · Q2d[8]
Discuss whether or not government intervention can overcome the disadvantages of a market economic system.
See it on the paper → - 0455/23 · October/November 2024 · Q3d[8]
Discuss whether or not a government should tax sports equipment.
See it on the paper → - 0455/22 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[2]
one reason why the Tunisian government regulates the price of flour and milk.
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whether or not the Tunisian government should continue to subsidise electricity production.
See it on the paper → - 0455/22 · May/June 2024 · Q2d[8]
whether or not a government should encourage people to walk to school and work.
See it on the paper → - 0455/12 · October/November 2023 · Q28[1]
Country X believes that country Y is selling steel at prices below the average cost of production. So, country X imposes a higher tariff on steel imports from country Y. What does country X hope to achieve by imposing this higher tariff?
See it on the paper → - 0455/21 · October/November 2023 · Q2d[8]
whether or not government intervention is beneficial for firms.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates recognised that state enterprises often aim for social welfare rather than profit maximisation. • Some candidates developed valid benefits such as maintaining low prices to support low-income groups. Limited responses • Some candidates confused state enterprise with direct state provision. • A few candidates omitted to develop their answers, simply assert...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0455/22 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
Some candidates identified the key resource allocation decisions but did not explain how these are made in a mixed economy. However, most did recognise that in a mixed economy, these decisions are made by both the private and public sector, The strongest answers explained on what basis these decisions are made in the two sectors.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0455/22 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates recognised the possible different motives of private and public sector firms. Not all, however, went on to explain how this might influence the prices they might charge. Some candidates also just stated that competition would result in lower prices while lack of competition would result in higher prices. The stronger answers explained how the level of competition can influence the...
— Examiner report, February/March 2023, 0455/22 Q2(d) (Cambridge)
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