CAIE A Level Economics - Paper 4

7.7 Growth and survival of firms

Topical Past-Paper Questions

CAIE A Level Economics 9708 Paper 4 topical essay questions on Growth and survival of firms, with marks, year filters and sample answers where available.

CAIE A Level Economics Paper 4 Topic 7.7

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Growth and survival of firms questions are grouped here so you can revise the way CAIE A Level Economics Paper 4 asks extended essays.

In Paper 4 essays, this topic often asks you to:

Define the key economic terms precisely
Use diagrams where they strengthen analysis
Build chains of reasoning before evaluation
Reach a supported judgement for evaluate or discuss questions

Before you begin

1Read the command word
2Check whether the question asks discuss, assess or evaluate
3Plan the argument and counterargument
4Finish with a clear judgement

Exam material

Past-paper questions

Past-paper question 9708/41/M/J/25 [20] marks

The growth of a firm using a takeover is desirable because it enables consumers to benefit from lower prices and the firm to gain additional profits.

Evaluate this statement. [20]

Open question

Past-paper question 9708/43/O/N/21 [12] marks

a) Explain the difference between, and the purpose of, integration between firms and a cartel. [12]

Open question