Edexcel A Level
Economics (A)
Unit Assessment
4.4 The Financial Sector
(Edition 1)
Time: 70 minutes
Maximum marks: 50
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, Edexcel A Level Economics (A)
Unit Assessment – 4.4 The Financial Sector
Section A
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1a Which of these is NOT an official body which is involved in regulation of financial institutions in the
UK?
A The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) o
B The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) o
C The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) o
D The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) o
(1 mark)
1b State two of the roles of the Central Bank in the UK.
(2 marks)
1c Explain two roles of Financial Markets.
(4 marks)
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