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AQA GCSE Economics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
GCSE Economics · AQA-style · 105 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: 8136/1 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted
8136/1 model: 80 marks, 105 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- market failure
- price determination
- resource allocation
- competitive markets
- economic diagrams
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Economics derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/80. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Ten multiple choice questions followed by calculation, short and extended responses. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Economic foundations?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Resource allocation?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for How prices are determined?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Production, costs, revenue and profit?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Competitive and concentrated markets?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Market failure?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Economic foundations?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Resource allocation?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for How prices are determined?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Production, costs, revenue and profit?
Question SECTION-A11 (2 marks)
GCSE Economics Competitive and concentrated markets 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.
Question SECTION-A12 (2 marks)
GCSE Economics 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.
Question SECTION-A13 (3 marks)
GCSE Economics Economic foundations 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.
Question SECTION-A14 (3 marks)
GCSE Economics Resource allocation 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.
Question SECTION-A15 (4 marks)
GCSE Economics How prices are determined 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.
Question SECTION-A16 (6 marks)
GCSE Economics Production, costs, revenue and profit 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.
Question SECTION-A17 (10 marks)
GCSE Economics Competitive and concentrated markets 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.
Section B
Five questions involving calculations, short and extended responses. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)
GCSE Economics 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.
Question SECTION-B2 (6 marks)
GCSE Economics Economic foundations 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.
Question SECTION-B3 (6 marks)
GCSE Economics Resource allocation 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.
Question SECTION-B4 (9 marks)
GCSE Economics How prices are determined 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.
Question SECTION-B5 (15 marks)
GCSE Economics Production, costs, revenue and profit 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.
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