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CCEA A2 1 Economics Mock Paper (2026)

Business Economics

Give your students the competitive edge with this exam-realistic A2 1 mock paper, focused on core microeconomic and business concepts.

This paper integrates contemporary business examples, including market dominance in the cloud computing sector, allowing students to apply theory to modern, engaging contexts.

What’s Included:

• ✔️ Full 90-mark mock paper (Sections A, B & C)
• ✔️ Case study on Amazon & Microsoft dominance in the UK cloud market
• ✔️ Questions covering:
  • Market structures & concentration ratios
  • Barriers to entry
  • Competition policy
  • Monopoly power and mergers
• ✔️ Diagram-based and calculation questions
• ✔️ Extended 30-mark essays to develop evaluation skills

Why This Resource Matters:

• Develops strong application to real businesses
• Prepares learners for high-level evaluation and judgement

Perfect For:

• Teachers delivering mock exams or end-of-topic assessments
• Students targeting top grades in A2 1
• Schools aiming to raise attainment in Business Economics