0455 · Cambridge IGCSE
0455/22
Structured Questions
Economics · June 2024 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
3.4 / 5
120
180 min
Firms and Macroeconomic Aims
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
120
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.4 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application.
Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices succeeded.
While Paper 12 remained standard, Paper 22 required exceptional analytical precision, particularly in interpreting the wage-inflation dynamics of Tunisia in Section A and constructing balanced policy discussions in Section B.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge and Understanding
Weight: 3100%Analysis (AO2)
Weight: 267%Evaluation (AO3)
Weight: 133%
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
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards
Level A*
Approx. 81% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 69% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 56% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 44% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 37% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 31% 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
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Break into parts and explain how each contributes to the whole question focus.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.5
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Firms
15 marks this session
Inflation and deflation
14 marks this session
Market failure
14 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
Fiscal policy
Workers
Market failure
Current account of balance of payments
Price determination
Inflation and deflation
Globalisation, free trade and protection
Firms
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 12 Multiple Choice:
Paper 22 Structured Questions:
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
Firms
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiInflation and deflation
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMarket failure
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application.
- 2Message
Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices succeeded.
- 3Message
While Paper 12 remained standard, Paper 22 required exceptional analytical precision, particularly in interpreting the wage-inflation dynamics of Tunisia in Section A and constructing balanced policy discussions in Section B.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Economics
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application. Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application.
Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices succeeded.
While Paper 12 remained standard, Paper 22 required exceptional analytical precision, particularly in interpreting the wage-inflation dynamics of Tunisia in Section A and constructing balanced policy discussions in Section B.
- Total marks
- 120
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.4 / 5
Session analysis
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application. Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices succeeded. While Paper 12 remained standard, Paper 22 required exceptional analytical precision, particularly in interpreting the wage-inflation dynamics of Tunisia in Section A and constructing balanced policy discussions in Section B.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 12 Multiple Choice:
Paper 22 Structured Questions:
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.
79% 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.
structured-medium
47·9·39%
multiple-choice
30·30·25%
structured-long
30·4·25%
structured-short
13·7·11%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Multiple Ch…
0.67 m/minPaper 2 Section A (…
0.67 m/minTotal marks
90
Total time
135 min
Avg pace
0.67
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Price elasticity of demand (PED)
92%92%
Economic growth policies
88%88%
Trade unions
85%85%
Difficulty Verdict
The May/June 2024 examination papers for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) presented a balanced yet demanding assessment of core economic theories and their application. Candidates who could accurately bridge the gap between abstract textbook principles and real-world data indices succeeded. While Paper 12 remained standard, Paper 22 required exceptional analytical precision, particularly in interpreting the wage-inflation dynamics of Tunisia in Section A and constructing balanced policy discussions in Section B.
Where the Marks Are
High marks were heavily concentrated in the application of macroeconomic goals (especially inflation and unemployment) and microeconomic decision-making (firm behavior and market failure). Key analytical areas included:
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Total marks
- 90
- Weighting
- 70%
- Question types
- Data Interpretation and Calculation, Identification, Short Explanation with Diagram/PPC, Draw Supply-Demand Diagram, Structured Analysis, Evaluative Discussion, Definition, Explanation, Analysis, Discussion
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.