AQA A-level Macroeconomics Predicted Papers 2026
Paper 2 – Macroeconomics & The National / International Economy (AQA)
Get fully prepared for A-Level Economics Paper 2 with this 2026 predicted paper bundle, created specifically for students sitting the AQA Macro exam.
This resource includes two full predicted Paper 2 practice papers alongside full detailed mark schemes, designed to replicate the style, structure and level of difficulty of the real AQA exam. The papers focus heavily on the macroeconomic issues, policy debates and essay themes most likely to appear in 2026 based on topic rotation, recent economic events and examiner trends.
The aim of this pack is not just content revision — it is to help students practise application, chains of analysis, evaluation and top-level essay structure under realistic exam conditions.
Inside, you will get:
• 2 full predicted Paper 2 practice papers
• Full detailed mark schemes for every question
• 4 realistic data response contexts written in AQA style
• 12 Section B essay questions
• Likelihood ratings for major macro topics
• Model evaluation points and developed judgement examples
• Real-world UK and global economic examples from 2023–2025
• Practice using current economic issues and policy debates
• Guidance on what examiners look for in high-level 15 and 25 markers
Topics covered include:
• Inflation and monetary policy
• Fiscal policy and taxation
• Supply-side policies
• Current account deficits
• Free trade and protectionism
• Government debt and public investment
• Immigration and labour markets
• Economic inactivity and unemployment
• AI, productivity and long-run growth
• Phillips Curve and inflation/unemployment trade-offs
• Development economics and Nigeria
• Globalisation and post-Brexit trade
These papers are ideal for students who want to:
✓ Practise realistic exam-style questions before Monday’s exam
✓ Improve confidence with 25-mark essays
✓ Strengthen evaluation and judgement
✓ Learn how to apply chains of analysis effectively
✓ Revise the macro topics most likely to appear
✓ Push answers into the top bands (21–25 marks)
Unlike generic revision notes, these papers force students to apply knowledge in the exact way AQA rewards in the real exam. The included mark schemes also show the depth of explanation, evaluation and data application needed for A/A* level responses.
Please note: this is an independent predicted paper and revision resource. It is not a leaked paper and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by AQA or any awarding body. It has been created using topic rotation, specification coverage, examiner trends and recent UK/global economic developments as guidance.



