EDEXCEL ECONOMICS A
Past Papers & Exam Practice
Understand the AS and A-level Economics A paper structure, then access official Pearson question papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports.
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Browse official Pearson exam materials ↗AS Economics A
The AS qualification is assessed through two 1 hour 30 minute papers.
Introduction to Markets and Market Failure
Assesses Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure.
The UK Economy — Performance and Policies
Assesses Theme 2: The UK economy — performance and policies.
A-level Economics A
The full A-level is assessed through three 2 hour papers.
Markets and Business Behaviour
Assesses microeconomic content from Themes 1 and 3.
The National and Global Economy
Assesses macroeconomic content from Themes 2 and 4.
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
A synoptic paper drawing on content from across the course.
EXAM PRACTICE
How to use past papers effectively
Don’t just complete a paper and check the score. Use the supporting material to understand how marks are awarded.
Attempt the question paper
Work under timed conditions once you are comfortable with the relevant course content.
Use the mark scheme
Check what the examiner rewards and identify where your answer missed knowledge, application, analysis or evaluation.
Read the examiner’s report
Use the examiner commentary to spot common mistakes and understand what stronger responses did differently.
OFFICIAL EXAM MATERIALS
Find the papers on Pearson
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Review a topic before attempting a paper
Use the Economics Topics directory to revise individual parts of the specification, or explore the other official course resources.