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Pearson Edexcel AS Level 3 GCE (8EC0/01) Economics A
Advanced paper 1:Introduction to market and market failure
Question paper+mark scheme Monday 13 may 2024

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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure

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•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• There are two sections in this question paper.
•• Answer all questions in Section A.
In Section B, answer all of questions 6(a) to 6(e) and one question from 6(f) or 6(g).
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•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
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1 Scarcity of non‑renewable resources, such as oil, is a key reason why alternative
resources have been developed by economies. In recent years, within the energy
market there has been a large increase in the production of wind power.
(a) With reference to the information provided, explain the distinction between
renewable and non‑renewable resources.
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(b) Which one of the following best describes ‘scarcity’?
(1)
A An extension of the demand curve

B Excess supply

C Insufficient resources to satisfy wants

D The misallocation of resources
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