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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 1

The diagram shows the market for an essential medicine. The government has intervened to decrease the maximum price of the medicine from $ P_{1} $ to $ P_{2} $. price What is the impact of the decrease in maximum price on the market for this medicine? A a decrease in excess deman…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 1

A bridge is built over a river which enables journey times to be reduced. The table shows costs and benefits of building the bridge. Which calculation represents social benefit? A $12000 - $10000 = $2000 B $8000 - $5000 = $3000 C $12000 + $5000 = $17000 D $8000 + $12000 = $20000

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 1

A period of bad weather leads to a failure of the rice crop. What is the effect on the market for rice? A a shortage of rice and a fall in its price B a shortage of rice and a rise in its price C a surplus of rice and a fall in its price D a surplus of rice and a rise in its pric…

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