7135 · AQA AS Level
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AS Level Economics Paper 2
Economics · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: AQA
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
140
180 min
Market failure, government intervention, and long-term macroeconomic structural policies
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
140
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level.
While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application.
The transition to data calculations and quantitative comparisons caught several students off guard, particularly with multi-step percentage changes and scale conversions.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
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Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge & Understanding
Weight: 6100%Application of economic theory
Weight: 467%Analysis
Weight: 233%Evaluation & Analysis
Weight: 117%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
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Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
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Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
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Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 69% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 60% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 51% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 43% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 35% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Define” questions.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Draw” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Assess” questions.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
No data available in official reports
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets
39 marks this session
Macroeconomic Policy and Government Intervention
33 marks this session
Economic performance
18 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Macroeconomic Policy and Government Intervention
The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets
Price determination in a competitive market
Economic performance
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure:
Paper 2: The National Economy in a Global Context:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets
39 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMacroeconomic Policy and Government Intervention
33 marks this session
Practise in RevuiEconomic performance
18 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level.
- 2Message
While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application.
- 3Message
The transition to data calculations and quantitative comparisons caught several students off guard, particularly with multi-step percentage changes and scale conversions.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
Economics
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level. While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application. The transition to data calculations an
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level.
While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application.
The transition to data calculations and quantitative comparisons caught several students off guard, particularly with multi-step percentage changes and scale conversions.
- Total marks
- 140
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level. While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application. The transition to data calculations and quantitative comparisons caught several students off guard, particularly with multi-step percentage changes and scale conversions.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure:
Paper 2: The National Economy in a Global Context:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
68% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Extended Evaluation Essays
58·2·41%
Multiple Choice Questions
40·40·29%
Short Answer & Calculations
22·6·16%
Medium Explanatory Prose
20·2·14%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates
85%85%
Oligopoly & Monopolistic Competition
80%80%
Inequality, Poverty and Redistribution
75%75%
Overall Difficulty Verdict
The June 2022 AQA AS Economics examination sits at a moderate to challenging difficulty level. While Section A multiple-choice questions across both papers tested standard conceptual knowledge, Section B required deep contextual application. The transition to data calculations and quantitative comparisons caught several students off guard, particularly with multi-step percentage changes and scale conversions.
Examiner notes & key calculations
- Labeling Inconsistencies on Diagrams: A persistent issue identified by examiners was the confusion between microeconomic and macroeconomic axes. On Paper 2, writing simple "Price" and "Quantity" instead of Price Level and Real National Output/GDP cost students straightforward accuracy marks.
- Neglecting Units in Calculations: In Paper 1 (Q22) and Paper 2 (Q22/28), many candidates lost easy marks by failing to state currency symbols (e.g., £ or p) or denominators (e.g., "billion" or "bn").
- Superficial Evaluation: In the 25-mark essays, weaker responses simply listed pros and cons without arriving at a supported final judgment. High-achieving scripts utilized the "depends on" framework (e.g., the effectiveness of minimum unit pricing depends on the price elasticity of demand for different income groups).
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 70
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Definition, Calculation, Data Interpretation, Diagrammatic Drawing, Explanation Essay, Evaluation Essay
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.