ECONOMICS-YEC11 · Pearson Edexcel International A Level
ECONOMICS-YEC11/21
Paper 2
Economics · Winter 2025 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
80
105 min
Market failure and externalities
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
80
Duration
105 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper.
It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative calculations and perfect diagram mechanics to secure top-tier marks.
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 & Understanding
Weight: 5100%Application
Weight: 360%Analysis
Weight: 240%Evaluation
Weight: 120%
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
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A*
Approx. 90% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 80% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 70% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 60% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 40% 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 “one” questions.
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 “Define” questions.
Break into parts and explain how each contributes to the whole question focus.
Match the expected response style for “Examine” questions.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
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
Market failure
36 marks this session
Government intervention in markets
13 marks this session
Price determination
10 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
Measures of economic performance
Balance of payments, exchange rates and international competitiveness
Market failure
Government intervention in markets
Macroeconomic objectives and policies
Price determination
Consumer behaviour and demand
Poverty and inequality
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
WEC11/01: Unit 1 - Markets in action:
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
Market failure
36 marks this session
Practise in RevuiGovernment intervention in markets
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPrice determination
10 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper.
- 2Message
It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative calculations and perfect diagram mechanics to secure top-tier marks.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
Winter 2025 2025
Economics
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper. It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative ca
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper.
It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative calculations and perfect diagram mechanics to secure top-tier marks.
- Total marks
- 80
- Duration
- 105 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper. It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative calculations and perfect diagram mechanics to secure top-tier marks.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
WEC11/01: Unit 1 - Markets in action:
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.
73% 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.
Data Response
(Section C)
34·5·43%
Short Answer & Diagrams
(Section B)
20·5·25%
Essay / Evaluation
(Section D)
20·1·25%
Multiple Choice
(Section A)
6·6·8%
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.
Maximum Price Controls (Ceilings)
85%85%
Public Goods & Free-Rider Problem
80%80%
Asymmetric Information & Moral Hazard
75%75%
Difficulty Verdict
The January 2025 series for WEC11/01: Unit 1 (Markets in action) is classified as a Medium (3/5) difficulty paper. It tested classic syllabus concepts with very clear, contextualized data from the cocoa market (Section C), though it demanded precise application of quantitative calculations and perfect diagram mechanics to secure top-tier marks.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.