Edexcel A Level Economics A Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics June 2018 question paper 9EC0/03

With reference to Figure 1, briefly explain the market structure that best describes the UK branded coffee shop market.

With reference to Figure 3 and other information provided, discuss the price and non-price strategies that Starbucks may use to increase profitability.

Examine the advantages of using an indirect tax as a means of reducing the use of disposable coffee cups.

EITHER

Evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that may influence Starbucks’ decision whether to expand in a particular country.

With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of increased UK demand for coffee at branded coffee shops.

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Using the data in Figure 4 and other information provided, explain the likely change to Indonesia’s terms of trade since 2011.

Examine the likely effects on the profitability of Indonesian rice farmers of the government’s increased investment in dams (Extract E, lines 43-48). Use a cost and revenue diagram to support your answer.

Discuss the benefits of aid to Indonesia.

EITHER

With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on Indonesia of the volatility of prices of commodities such as coal.

Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of the supply-side policies recently introduced in Indonesia.

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