Edexcel A-Level Economics A 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure?

  A. It follows directly from the Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market?

  A. It follows directly from the Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response?

  A. It follows directly from the Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 1 mark)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure?

  A. It follows directly from the Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market?

  A. It follows directly from the Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (2 marks)

  A-Level Economics Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 2 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (2 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 2 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-A8 (4 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 4 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (6 marks)

  A-Level Economics Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 6 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (6 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 6 marks)

Section B

Data response question. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (5 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 5 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)

  A-Level Economics Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 8 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 10 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (12 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 12 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (15 marks)

  A-Level Economics Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 15 marks)

Section C

Choice of extended open-response question. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (25 marks)

  A-Level Economics Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure question. Use the economic data or context in the question. Define the relevant concept, analyse the likely effect using a clear chain of reasoning, and evaluate whether the outcome depends on assumptions, elasticity, time period or policy design.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 25 marks)