2026 current-issues Edexcel A Level Economics mock papers for Year 12 UCAS assessments or Year 13 revision. Two 2-hour papers, 85 marks each.

Bring real-world economics into your classroom with two comprehensive, ready-to-use assessment papers featuring topical economic developments, business cases and UK policy debates from 2026.

Designed for Pearson Edexcel A Level Economics A (9EC0), these original practice papers are ideal for Year 12 UCAS assessments, Year 12 or Year 13 mock examinations, PPEs and examination preparation.

Examination Format

Each paper includes:

Duration: 2 hours

Total marks: 85

Section A: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions (25 marks)

Section B: Data-response questions (35 marks)

Section C: Choice of two extended essays (25 marks)

Paper 1 – Markets and Business Behaviour

Specification coverage: Theme 1 and Theme 3 (up to 3.4 Market Structures).

Questions incorporate contemporary business examples and economic developments, including:

Electric vehicle competition and market concentration

Business growth, market structures and economies of scale

Fast fashion, SHEIN, Primark and increasing online competition

Rising production costs and business profitability

Environmental externalities associated with textile waste

Pricing strategies, market power and business objectives

Paper 2 – The National and Global Economy

Specification coverage: Theme 2 only.

Uses 2026 UK economic issues to examine:

Economic growth and productivity

Consumption, investment and the multiplier

Unemployment and economic inactivity

Government borrowing, budget deficits and fiscal policy

State Pension expenditure and the triple lock

The potential economic effects of the UK rejoining the EU

The EU question is designed to be answered entirely using Theme 2 knowledge. Students can analyse how changes in exports affect aggregate demand (AD), while increased migration may expand labour supply and shift aggregate supply (AS). No Theme 4 knowledge is required.

What’s Included?

Two complete examination-style question papers

Separate source booklets featuring 2026 contexts and economic data

Clearly allocated marks and generous answer spaces

Detailed marking schemes with indicative content

Knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation guidance

Level-based marking descriptors for extended responses