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Edexcel A-Level Economics A 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Economics · Edexcel-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 9EC0/01 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted
9EC0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes, three sections covering Themes 1 and 3 with one Section C essay choice.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Theme 1 markets
- Theme 3 business behaviour
- labour markets
- market structures
- evaluation
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Section A
Multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative skills, diagrams and data response?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section B
Data response question. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section C
Choice of extended open-response question. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
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.
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