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AQA A-Level Economics common mistakes

Paper structure common mistakes

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common mistakes

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AqaA LevelEconomicsQualification structure and assessment objectives

Common mistakes

  • Confusing shifts and movements along the demand curve

    Students often confuse a change in price (movement along the curve) with a change in demand (shift of the curve).

    Fix itRemember that a change in price leads to a movement along the demand curve, while factors such as consumer income or preferences cause the demand curve to shift.

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