Examiners’ Report
June 2022
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
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June 2022
Publications Code 9EB0_01_2206_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
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GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 2
, Introduction
There appeared to be good understanding of economic and business terminology
throughout all sections of the paper. It was encouraging to see that most candidates
appeared to have an excellent understanding of the command words, with two-sided
arguments presented by most for discuss, assess and evaluate questions.
The ability of the most able candidates was shown through their capacity to apply their
economic knowledge and understanding to the specific markets presented to them in the
extracts, whereas those struggling with such concepts typically answered questions with a
'common sense' approach with a lack of economic understanding.
There were far too many responses that relied heavily on assertion and generic answers
which failed to fit the higher levels of response descriptors and therefore scored low marks.
This paper offered candidates a mix of topics and the questions seemed to discriminate well,
with a wide variety of responses seen for all questions. Very few candidates failed to finish all
the questions demonstrating good time management.
3 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
, Question 1 (a)
Many candidates were able to correctly calculate the answer of 65.05%. However, some
candidates did not include the percentage sign and therefore could only score 3 marks.
Some candidates did correctly select the market share for the top 5 firms but incorrectly
added these up so it is essential that candidates do take their time with questions such as
this and check answers to ensure they gain all marks available.
This response scored 4 marks for correctly identifying the 5-firm
concentration ratio for the UK car manufacturing industry as 64.05%.
Always show your workings and double check calculation questions
because it is very easy to omit the correct units and not give your
answer to two decimal places.
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 4
June 2022
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the UK's largest awarding body. We
provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and
specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites
at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Giving you insight to inform next steps
ResultsPlus is Pearson's free online service giving instant and detailed analysis of your
students' exam results.
See students' scores for every exam question.
Understand how your students' performance compares with class and national averages.
Identify potential topics, skills and types of question where students may need to develop
their learning further.
For more information on ResultsPlus, or to log in, visit www.edexcel.com/resultsplus. Your
exams officer will be able to set up your ResultsPlus account in minutes via Edexcel Online.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone
progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of
people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years,
and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international
reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through
innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
www.pearson.com/uk.
June 2022
Publications Code 9EB0_01_2206_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2022
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 2
, Introduction
There appeared to be good understanding of economic and business terminology
throughout all sections of the paper. It was encouraging to see that most candidates
appeared to have an excellent understanding of the command words, with two-sided
arguments presented by most for discuss, assess and evaluate questions.
The ability of the most able candidates was shown through their capacity to apply their
economic knowledge and understanding to the specific markets presented to them in the
extracts, whereas those struggling with such concepts typically answered questions with a
'common sense' approach with a lack of economic understanding.
There were far too many responses that relied heavily on assertion and generic answers
which failed to fit the higher levels of response descriptors and therefore scored low marks.
This paper offered candidates a mix of topics and the questions seemed to discriminate well,
with a wide variety of responses seen for all questions. Very few candidates failed to finish all
the questions demonstrating good time management.
3 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
, Question 1 (a)
Many candidates were able to correctly calculate the answer of 65.05%. However, some
candidates did not include the percentage sign and therefore could only score 3 marks.
Some candidates did correctly select the market share for the top 5 firms but incorrectly
added these up so it is essential that candidates do take their time with questions such as
this and check answers to ensure they gain all marks available.
This response scored 4 marks for correctly identifying the 5-firm
concentration ratio for the UK car manufacturing industry as 64.05%.
Always show your workings and double check calculation questions
because it is very easy to omit the correct units and not give your
answer to two decimal places.
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 4
