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External-cost example on Paper 3 as synoptic assessment of economic principles and issues: which option best explains the economic mechanism in Paper structure?.
- A.Identify the paper, timing or mark tariff first, then match the response depth to the command word and assessment objective.
- B.Treat every Economics question as the same length and ignore the mark tariff.
- C.AO1 definition is the same as AO2 application.
- D.Give an unsupported judgement about AQA Economics paper structure without evidence, context or command-word focus.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Correct answer: Identify the paper, timing or mark tariff first, then match the response depth to the command word and assessment objective..
- It is correct because it links paper 3 as synoptic assessment of economic principles and issues to linear assessment and keeps the reasoning within the evidence supplied by the question.
Explanation
Why this works
The reasoning should move from cause to transmission mechanism to consequence. Use a diagram, calculation or data point if it is relevant, then test the answer with Economics evaluation: size of effect, time period, elasticity or responsiveness, assumptions, and distribution of gains and losses.
This keeps the response specific to Paper 3 Economic principles and issues rather than repeating a generic question template.
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