Edexcel IAL Economics (YEC11) Past Papers

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9
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2026

Available years: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023

Jan 2026Difficulty 3.8/5

A comprehensive examiner-grade analysis of the January 2026 Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Economics series (WEC11, WEC12, WEC13, WEC14). It showcases robust coverage of externalities, market structures, fiscal and monetary policies, and protectionism.

Jan 2026 (V2)Difficulty 3.8/5

A highly robust and technical series that heavily tested theoretical application, diagrammatic accuracy, and structured evaluative writing across Micro and Macro units.

Jan 2025Difficulty 3.2/5

The January 2025 Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Level Economics series presented a highly balanced and accessible set of papers. Focus Unit WEC11/01 maintained a strong testing regime on core market failure principles, elasticity computations, and government interventions, with cocoa market dynamics serving as an engaging case study.

Jun 2025Difficulty 3.4/5

An examiner-style evaluation of the Summer 2025 Pearson Edexcel International AS Economics suite (YEC11), comprising Unit 1 (Markets in Action) and Unit 2 (Macroeconomic Performance and Policy). The papers provided a balanced but rigorous test of standard microeconomic diagrams, macroeconomic objectives, and direct application to contemporary global challenges.

Oct 2025Difficulty 3.2/5

The October 2025 Pearson Edexcel International AS Economics Unit 1 (WEC11/01) paper was a well-structured examination that assessed students' mastery of core microeconomic concepts, price determination, market failures, and government interventions, utilizing data-rich contexts such as India's tourist industry and maximum price controls in Cyprus.

Oct 2025 (V2)Difficulty 3.5/5

A comprehensive examiner-level analysis of the Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Economics October 2025 series (WEC11, WEC12, WEC13, WEC14), highlighting critical diagrammatic traps, quantitative skills, and evaluation pitfalls.

Jan 2024Difficulty 3.8/5

The January 2024 International A-Level Economics suite (WEC11 to WEC14) presents a balanced and comprehensive assessment of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. Across all four units, candidates were challenged with structured quantitative questions, rigorous diagrammatic requests, and deep contextual evaluation tasks. While Unit 1 and Unit 2 test foundational market mechanisms and macroeconomic indicators, Units 3 and 4 elevate the cognitive demand, requiring multi-layered evaluation of business behaviors and complex international global developments.

Jun 2024Difficulty 3.5/5

A comprehensive analysis of the Summer 2024 Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) Economics papers spanning Units 1, 2, 3, and 4. The exam suite featured standard technical and descriptive questions with a high emphasis on diagrammatic precision, multi-stage analytical chains, and robust, contextualised evaluation in long essays.

Jan 2023Difficulty 3.5/5

An analysis of the October 2023 Pearson Edexcel IAL Economics IAS suite (YEC11, Units 1 & 2), evaluating student performance, core mark areas, recurring examiner pitfalls, and future structural predictions.

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