Edexcel a level economics a question paper 1 june 2023

EDEXCEL AS LEVEL ECONOMICS A QUESTION PAPER 1 JUNE 2023. *P74060A0128* Turn over P74060A ©2023 Pearson Education Ltd. N:1/1/1/1   Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Candidate surname Other names Centre Number Candidate Number Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Monday 15 May 2023 Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) 8EC0/01 Paper reference Total Marks Economics A Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 1:Introduction to Markets and Market Failure You do not need any other materials. Instructions • 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). • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 80. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Calculators may be used. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. *P74060A0228* D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A DONOTWRITEINTHISAREADONOTWRITEINTHISAREADONOTWRITEINTHISAREA2   SECTION A Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . You are advised to spend 25 minutes on this section. Use the data to support your answers where relevant. You may annotate and includdiagrams in your answers. 1 In 2021, energy regulator Ofgem announced that the maximum price of energy will rise from £ 1 277 to £ 1 971 a year, for the average household bill. (Source: adapted from utilities/what-is-the-energy-price-cap/) (a) Which one of the following is the percentage increase in the maximum price to the average household bill? (1) A 35 % B 45 % C 54 % D 694 % (b) Annotate the diagram below to show the original and new maximum price in this market. (2) Average annual household bill (£) Q1 Quantity of energy per household P1 D S 0 *P74060A0328* Turn over 3  D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A (c) Define the term ‘equilibrium price’. (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Total for Question 1 = 4 marks) *P74060A0428* D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A D O N O T W RIT E IN T HIS A R E A DONOTWRITEINTHISAREADONOTWRITEINTHISAREADONOTWRITEINTHISAREA4   2 The world’s largest producer of natural gas is the USA. In 2021 production fell even though the price increased. (a) Using the data provided, explain one likely factor that may influence the price elasticity of supply of gas. (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .