ECONOMICS · HKDSE
ECONOMICS/11
(Multiple Choice)
Economics · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA)
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.6 / 5
149
210 min
Fiscal policy and Monetary policy
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
149
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.6 / 5
Level 5**
~95% of max
Level 5*
~92% of max
Level 5
~87% of max
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the
With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the paper provides a clear separation of abilities, especially in the microeconomics trade theory calculations and the final high-weight macro essay.
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.
Theoretical Understanding
Weight: 6100%Diagrammatic
Weight: 467%Quantitative
Weight: 350%Policy
Weight: 233%Evaluation
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
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
Reporting source
HKEAA Subject Examination Report — comments on candidates’ performance with marking schemes
Level 5**
Outstanding — competitive JUPAS programmes (medicine, law, top faculties)
Level 5*
Excellent — strong JUPAS profile for selective programmes
Level 5
Good — meets most university entrance requirements
Level 4
Satisfactory — foundation programmes or less selective routes
Level 3
Pass threshold for many sub-degree and vocational pathways
Admission context
Levels feed JUPAS and non-JUPAS university applications; 5** and 5* are most selective
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
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Support your choice with specific evidence from data or the scenario given.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.4
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Fiscal policy and Monetary policy
15 marks this session
Free trade and trade barriers
14 marks this session
Interaction between demand, supply and price
13 marks this session
The determination of level of output and price
11 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
The determination of level of output and price
Free trade and trade barriers
Fiscal policy and Monetary policy
Market intervention
Free trade and trade barriers (International Trade and Finance)
Interaction between demand, supply and price
Money
Monopoly pricing & price discrimination
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice):
Paper 2 (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
Fiscal policy and Monetary policy
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiFree trade and trade barriers
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiInteraction between demand, supply and price
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiThe determination of level of output and price
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the
- 2Message
With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the paper provides a clear separation of abilities, especially in the microeconomics trade theory calculations and the final high-weight macro essay.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Economics
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the
With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the paper provides a clear separation of abilities, especially in the microeconomics trade theory calculations and the final high-weight macro essay.
- Total marks
- 149
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.6 / 5
- Level 5**
- ~95% of max
- Level 5*
- ~92% of max
- Level 5
- ~87% of max
Session analysis
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the paper provides a clear separation of abilities, especially in the microeconomics trade theory calculations and the final high-weight macro essay.
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice):
Paper 2 (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.
77% 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.
Paper 2 Section B)
60·3·40%
Paper 1)
45·45·30%
Paper 2 Section A)
44·8·30%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 2 Section B (
0.71 m/minPaper 2 Section B (
0.62 m/minTotal marks
60
Total time
90 min
Avg pace
0.67
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Market intervention (Price control and quotas)
90%90%
Monopoly pricing & price discrimination
85%85%
Anti‑competitive behaviours & competition policy
80%80%
Paper analysis
The 2022 HKDSE Economics paper is a balanced yet challenging assessment that tests candidates' core theoretical frameworks, precision in mathematical calculations, and ability to construct multi-dimensional policy evaluations. With an overall difficulty index of 3.6 out of 5, the paper provides a clear separation of abilities, especially in the microeconomics trade theory calculations and the final high-weight macro essay.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h
- Total marks
- 45
- Weighting
- 30%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice (Paper 1)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.