Edexcel A-Level Economics A – Paper 2 Predicted Paper 2026

National & Global Economy | Full Exam + Detailed Mark Scheme

Prepare students for success with this exam-realistic predicted Paper 2 for Edexcel Economics A (2026), designed using recent exam trends, full specification coverage, and likely 2026 themes.

This resource delivers a complete exam experience, helping students refine exam technique, apply theory to real-world contexts, and perform under timed conditions.

What’s included:
Full Paper 2 (100 marks) – structured exactly like the real Edexcel exam
Section A: Short-answer and calculation questions
Section B: Data response with realistic UK and global economic extracts
Section C: 25-mark essays with high-level evaluative prompts
Detailed mark scheme featuring:
AO1 / AO2 / AO3 breakdown
Level-based marking (Edexcel style)
Clear guidance on how to achieve top-band answers
Key Topics Covered:
The multiplier effect & circular flow
Inflation, real wages & monetary policy
Balance of payments & exchange rates (J-Curve)
Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply (AD/AS)
Economic growth & output gaps
Globalisation, trade blocs & protectionism
Labour markets & productivity
Supply-side policies and long-term growth
Predicted 2026 Focus:
Fiscal Drag and its impact on disposable income
AI and productivity (LRAS shifts)
Global protectionism & friend-shoring
Trade blocs (e.g. CPTPP) and post-Brexit trade dynamics
Why this resource?
Closely mirrors real Edexcel Paper 2 structure and difficulty
Designed to develop analysis and evaluation skills (AO3 focus)
Includes realistic data-response extracts and essay questions
Ideal for building A–A* level answers
Exam Details:
Time: 2 hours
Marks: 100
Perfect for:
Mock exams and timed assessments
Final revision before exams
Independent student practice
Teachers needing ready-to-use exam material
Designed for Results:

This paper targets top-grade performance, helping students:

Structure high-level evaluation
Apply theory to real-world contexts
Master exam technique under pressure