Preparing for Edexcel A-Level Economics? This page brings together every Edexcel A-level Economics Past Papers from 2017 onwards, along with the official mark schemes, so you can revise efficiently and track exactly where you’re losing marks. Past papers are one of the most effective tools available for A-Level Economics revision — they show you the real style of questions Edexcel sets, how examiners word command terms, and how marks are distributed across data-response and essay questions. Whether you’re working through Paper 1, Paper 2, or Paper 3, use the year-by-year list below to download papers and mark schemes, and see the FAQs further down for guidance on how to get the most out of them.
What’s Included in Edexcel A-Level Economics Papers 1, 2 and 3
Edexcel A-Level Economics is assessed across three papers, and it’s worth knowing what each one covers before you start working through past papers. Paper 1 (Markets and Business Behaviour) focuses on microeconomic theory, including market structures, business objectives, and government intervention. Paper 2 (The National and Global Economy) covers macroeconomic policy, growth, inflation, and international trade. Paper 3 (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) is synoptic, drawing on content from both papers and testing your ability to connect concepts across the full specification. Working through papers from all three helps build the breadth of understanding examiners reward at A-Level.
How to Use These Edexcel A-level Economics Past Papers Effectively
- Complete papers under timed exam conditions before checking the mark scheme, not after
- Mark your own answers strictly against the official mark scheme, including the level descriptors for extended questions
- Note down recurring topics or command words you consistently lose marks on, and revisit that content before your next paper
- Work through papers in chronological order so you notice how question style has evolved across specifications
- Pair each paper with the relevant examiner’s report where available, as these explain common mistakes in more detail than the mark scheme alone
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers by Year
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2017
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2017 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2017 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2017 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2018
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2018 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2018 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2018 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2019
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2019 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2019 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2019 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2020
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2020 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2020 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2020 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2021
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2021 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2021 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2021 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2022
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2022 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2022 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2022 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2023
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2023 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2023 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2023 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2024
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2024 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2024 (Mark Scheme
Edexcel A-Level Economics Past Papers June 2025
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2025 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 2 June 2025 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 3 June 2025 (Mark Scheme)
Edexcel A-level Economics Past Papers (FAQ)
How many papers are in Edexcel A-Level Economics?
There are three papers: Paper 1 covers markets and business behaviour, Paper 2 covers the national and global economy, and Paper 3 is a synoptic paper combining microeconomics and macroeconomics.
How long are Edexcel A-Level Economics papers?
Each paper is 2 hours long and makes up one third of the overall A-Level grade.
Are Edexcel Economics past papers still relevant if the specification has changed?
Yes, for the most part. The core economic theory tested hasn’t changed significantly since 2017, though it’s worth checking the most recent specification and examiner reports for any updated case studies or data sets.
Where can I find grade boundaries for these papers?
Grade boundaries are published separately by Edexcel/Pearson each year and aren’t included in the mark schemes themselves — check Pearson’s official website for the boundaries matching each series.
What’s the best way to revise using past papers?
Work through papers under timed conditions, mark strictly against the mark scheme, and focus your follow-up revision on the specific topics or question types where you’re consistently losing marks.
Mark is an A-Level Economics tutor who has been teaching for 6 years. He holds a masters degree with distinction from the London School of Economics and an undergraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh.