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A-Level Economics Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 2): Data Response, Elasticity, Multiplier
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE A-LEVEL ECONOMICS (9708) PAPER 2
Written to the Cambridge 9708 syllabus (2026-2028): Paper 2 AS Data Response and Essays, 60 marks, 2 h, 33% of A Level (Section A data response 20 + Section B micro essay 20 + Section C macro essay 20); plus Paper 1 Multiple Choice (30 marks, 17%), Paper 3 A Level Multiple Choice (17%), Paper 4 A Level Data Response and Essays (33%). This is a Paper 2 drilling mock: 3 questions for 60 marks with answers and techniques.
What is in the A-Level Economics (9708) exam?
Direct answer: four papers: Paper 1 Multiple Choice, 30 marks, 17%; Paper 2 AS Data Response and Essays, 60 marks, 33%; Paper 3 A Level Multiple Choice, 30 marks, 17%; Paper 4 A Level Data Response and Essays, 60 marks, 33%.
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (AS Data Response and Essays) | data response 20 + micro 20 + macro 20 | 33% A-Level | 2 h |
| Paper 4 (A Level Data Response and Essays) | data response 20 + micro 20 + macro 20 | 33% A-Level | 2 h |
A-Level Economics drilling technique: Paper 2 essays need definition, diagram, explanation and evaluation. Show the formula and steps for calculations (PED, multiplier). Read the data before answering the data response.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 9708 structure (Paper 2 AS Data Response and Essays, 60 marks, 33%) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Numerical answers (PED, multiplier) were recomputed programmatically.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (AS Data Response and Essays) | 33% A-Level | 25 min data, 45 min each essay | formula for calcs, definition + diagram in essays |
| Paper 4 (A Level Data Response and Essays) | 33% A-Level | same pace as Paper 2 | unstructured essays (no parts) |
How is the multiplier calculated?
Direct answer: multiplier = 1 / (1 – MPC); with MPC = 0.8 it is 5.
Paper 2: data response and essay drilling (3 questions, 60 marks)
Essays: definition, diagram, explanation, evaluation; formula for calculations.
Question 1 (20 marks)
Section A: data response. A market has price $10 and quantity 100 units; when price rises to $11 quantity falls to 80. (a) Calculate the price elasticity of demand (PED) (8). (b) Explain what PED implies for the firm’s revenue (12).
Question 2 (20 marks)
Section B: micro essay. (a) Explain two factors that affect price elasticity of demand (10). (b) Discuss the effect of a tax on a good with inelastic demand (10).
Question 3 (20 marks)
Section C: macro essay. (a) Explain how the spending multiplier works (10). (b) Discuss the effect of higher government spending on aggregate demand (10).
How is PED calculated?
Direct answer: PED = %change quantity demanded / %change price; the example here is -2 (elastic).
Paper 2 answers
Question 1
(a) PED = %change Qd / %change P = (-20%) / (+10%) = -2 (8). (b) |PED|>1 is elastic: raising price lowers revenue; cutting price raises it (12).
Question 2
(a) (1) Availability of substitutes: more substitutes means more elastic (5). (2) Necessity vs luxury: necessities are more inelastic (5). (b) With inelastic demand, a tax raises price a lot and cuts quantity little, so consumers bear most of the tax and revenue is stable (10).
Question 3
(a) Multiplier = 1 / (1-MPC): each initial spend becomes income and is re-spent in a chain; with MPC = 0.8 the multiplier is 5 (10). (b) Higher government spending expands AD by the multiplier, but may raise inflation (10).
What affects price elasticity of demand?
Direct answer: availability of substitutes, necessity vs luxury, and the time horizon.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong PED sign | Positive PED | PED is normally negative | PED = -2 |
| Elasticity/revenue | Elastic, price up raises revenue | Elastic: price up lowers revenue | Elastic: price up lowers revenue |
| Multiplier formula | 1/MPC | Multiplier is 1/(1-MPC) | Multiplier = 1/(1-MPC) |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 2 h on all 3 questions with no references.
Mark it: check formulas and essay structure.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 h 45 min.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log questions with wrong formulas or essay structure; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 1 multiple choice.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
How many papers does A-Level Economics have?
Four: Paper 1 Multiple Choice, Paper 2 AS Data Response and Essays, Paper 3 A Level Multiple Choice, Paper 4 A Level Data Response and Essays.
How is the multiplier calculated?
Multiplier = 1 / (1 – MPC); with MPC = 0.8 it is 5.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge A-Level Economics 9708 syllabus (2026-2028) | Confirm the Paper 1-4 marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-igcse-economics-0455-paper-2-mock-2027/ | IGCSE Economics (0455) drilling mock |
Related: practice area · A-Level Economics 9708 drill guide · IGCSE Economics Paper 2 drilling mock · AP Microeconomics drilling mock
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