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A Level H2 Economics Policy Evaluation Quiz
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A-Level Economics H2 Quiz - Policy Evaluation
Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _______ / 40
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Policy Evaluation (policy-evaluation)
Instructions:
- Answer all 20 questions.
- Section A: Short structured questions (1–5). Section B: Data and diagram interpretation (6–10). Section C: Source-based evaluation (11–15). Section D: Extended policy evaluation (16–20).
- Use economic concepts, diagrams where requested, and reference to data provided.
- Write clearly and show reasoning for all multi-mark questions.
Section A: Short Structured Questions (1–5) [10 marks]
1. State one criterion used to evaluate the effectiveness of a government policy. [2]
2. Using a demand-supply diagram, a subsidy to producers causes the supply curve to shift ________ (left / right). [1]
3. Give one example of an unintended consequence of a minimum price policy. [2]
4. Define "deadweight loss" in the context of policy evaluation. [2]
5. State whether a carbon tax is a market-based or command-and-control policy instrument. [1]
Section B: Data and Diagram Interpretation (6–10) [10 marks]
6. With reference to the table below, calculate the change in government subsidy bill from 2022 to 2024 (in $ million).
| Year | Subsidy per unit ($) | Quantity supported (million units) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.00 | 50 |
| 2024 | 2.50 | 60 |
[2]
7. Using a diagram, explain how a specific subsidy to rice farmers in Country X increases consumer surplus. [3]
Image pending generation: diagram for Q7.
8. With reference to Extract 1, identify one indicator that suggests the recycling subsidy improved social welfare. [1]
Extract 1: Post-subsidy household recycling rate rose from 22% to 41% over two years; landfill volume fell by 30%.
9. The table shows unemployment before and after a training policy. Compute the percentage point decrease.
| Period | Unemployment rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Before | 5.4 |
| After | 4.1 |
[1]
10. Explain one limitation of using GDP growth alone to evaluate a supply-side policy. [3]
Section C: Source-Based Evaluation (11–15) [10 marks]
Extract 2: A small economy imposed a tariff of 15% on imported steel to protect domestic producers. Within a year, domestic output rose 8% but construction costs increased 11%, and export competitiveness of machinery fell.
11. With reference to Extract 2, explain one benefit of the steel tariff. [2]
12. Using Extract 2, explain one cost (negative effect) of the tariff to the economy. [2]
13. With the aid of a diagram, explain how the tariff affects domestic producer surplus and consumer surplus. [3]
Image pending generation: diagram for Q13.
14. Evaluate whether the tariff met the government's objective of improving national welfare. [2]
15. Suggest one policy alternative that could protect jobs with less cost to consumers. [1]
Section D: Extended Policy Evaluation (16–20) [10 marks]
16. Discuss whether a maximum price on private housing rent in City Z will necessarily improve affordability for low-income households. [2]
17. "Subsidies are always more efficient than taxes for correcting negative externalities." Evaluate this statement. [2]
18. Using a diagram, explain how a pollution tax internalises a negative externality and improves allocative efficiency. [2]
Image pending generation: diagram for Q18.
19. Assess two criteria a government should use when evaluating a new childcare subsidy. [2]
20. "Policy evaluation should rely only on quantitative data." Discuss. [2]
Answers
A-Level Economics H2 Quiz - Policy Evaluation (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Policy Evaluation
Section A: Short Structured Questions (1–5)
1. [2 marks]
One criterion: Allocative efficiency (does the policy move output closer to social optimum), OR equity (distributional impact), OR cost-effectiveness (benefits vs. administrative cost), OR unintended consequences.
Teaching note: Policy evaluation checks if a policy achieves its aim with minimal side effects. Any one valid criterion scores 2 marks.
2. [1 mark]
Right.
Teaching note: A subsidy lowers producer cost, increasing supply at each price → rightward shift of S curve.
3. [2 marks]
Example: A minimum price above equilibrium creates a surplus (e.g., agricultural stockpile); OR discourages consumption of essentials; OR black market development.
Teaching note: Unintended effects are consequences not targeted by policy.
4. [2 marks]
Deadweight loss is the net loss of total welfare (consumer + producer surplus) when market outcome is not socially optimal, e.g., due to tax or intervention.
Teaching note: It is the triangle between MC and MB curves beyond social optimum quantity.
5. [1 mark]
Market-based.
Teaching note: Carbon tax uses price signal; command-and-control uses quotas/standards.
Section B: Data and Diagram Interpretation (6–10)
6. [2 marks]
2022 bill = 2.00 × 50 = 100m.2024bill=2.50×60=150 m.
Change = 150 − 100 = $50 million increase.
Marking: 1 mark for each year's calculation, 0 if final wrong but working shown partially.
7. [3 marks]
- Draw D and S; initial P_e=4, Q_e=100. [1]
- Subsidy shifts S right to S1; new P_e1=3.20, Q_e1=130. [1]
- Lower price and higher quantity enlarge CS (area between D and price line up to Q). [1]
Teaching note: Consumer surplus = area under D above price.
8. [1 mark]
Recycling rate rose from 22% to 41% (or landfill fell 30%) indicating positive externality reduction.
Teaching note: Welfare improved via reduced pollution.
9. [1 mark]
5.4 − 4.1 = 1.3 percentage points.
Teaching note: Not percent change; subtract rates directly.
10. [3 marks]
GDP growth ignores: (i) income distribution [1]; (ii) environmental degradation [1]; (iii) non-market gains like health [1].
Teaching note: Supply-side policy may raise GDP but worsen equity or sustainability.
Section C: Source-Based Evaluation (11–15)
11. [2 marks]
Domestic steel output rose 8% → protected jobs / industry survival.
Marking: 1 for evidence, 1 for link to benefit.
12. [2 marks]
Construction costs +11% → lower real income / less affordable housing; machinery exports fell → lost competitiveness.
Marking: 1 evidence, 1 explanation.
13. [3 marks]
- Diagram with P_w=100, P_t=115, Q_s 40→55, Q_d 90→80. [1]
- PS gain = area of rectangle/triangle for domestic producers. [1]
- CS loss > PS gain + tariff revenue → net welfare loss. [1]
14. [2 marks]
Likely no: tariff raised domestic output but reduced consumer and exporter welfare; net national welfare probably fell (DWL).
Marking: judgment 1, reason 1.
15. [1 mark]
Targeted wage subsidy to steel workers; OR retraining policy; OR temporary adjustment assistance.
Section D: Extended Policy Evaluation (16–20)
16. [2 marks]
May help if enforced and black market absent; but could reduce supply, worsen scarcity. Balanced view needed.
Marking: 1 for benefit, 1 for caveat.
17. [2 marks]
False: subsidies can encourage over-production if positive externality absent; taxes correct negative externalities directly. Evaluation needed.
Marking: 1 correct stance, 1 reason.
18. [2 marks]
- MSC > MPC gap; tax = 10 shifts MPC to MSC. [1]
- New Q_s=60 = social optimum, DWL removed. [1]
19. [2 marks]
(1) Take-up rate by target group; (2) Effect on female labour force participation; (3) Fiscal cost. Any two with explanation. [1 each]
20. [2 marks]
Disagree: qualitative data (e.g., satisfaction, equity) essential; quant alone misses distribution.
Marking: 1 stance, 1 reason.
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