A-Level Edexcel Economics A: Case Study 1

Help your students develop their application, analysis and evaluation skills with this Edexcel A-Level Economics A (9EC0) exam-style case study, focusing on the UK’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy and its effectiveness in reducing market failure.

Using a real-world economic policy and UK soft drinks data, this resource challenges students to apply economic theory to government intervention, negative externalities, imperfect information and price elasticity of demand.

What’s included:

A one-page case study with a concise economic extract and real-world data table.

Three original Edexcel-style questions worth 5, 8 and 12 marks (25 marks total).

A detailed mark scheme with indicative answers and clear assessment objective allocations.

Level-based marking grids for the extended 12-mark response.

Specification coverage:

• 1.2 How Markets Work
• 1.3 Market Failure
• 1.4 Government Intervention

The questions encourage students to interpret economic data, develop chains of reasoning and evaluate the effectiveness of indirect taxation in addressing market failure.

Ideal for classroom activities, homework, independent revision or timed exam practice, particularly for students preparing for the 2027 Edexcel A-Level Economics A examinations.

Designed to provide focused, manageable practice while helping students become more confident with Edexcel’s question styles and marking expectations.

Part of our 10-case-study Edexcel A-Level Economics A bundle.