This exam-style case study is designed to support teaching and revision for A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 3 (9EC0/03) – 2026 and focuses on competition policy in digital markets. Written in line with the official competition research theme, it reflects the structure, tone, and level of challenge of a real Edexcel Paper 3 extract.
The resource is centred on the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, and the subsequent intervention by the Competition and Markets Authority. It examines how competition authorities assess mergers in fast-moving digital markets, including concerns over market power, barriers to entry, and long-run competition.
Two exam-style questions (10 and 12 marks) are included, each supported by full guided mark schemes written in Edexcel format. The case study develops understanding of key specification concepts such as competition policy, mergers and acquisitions, market power, contestability, and the trade-off between innovation and competition, helping students strengthen application, analysis, and evaluation skills.
This resource is suitable for classroom teaching, revision lessons, homework tasks, or assessment practice, and supports students in developing the contextualised exam technique required for success in Edexcel A Level Economics B Paper 3.
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Prepare confidently for Edexcel A-Level Economics B Paper 3 (9EB0/03) – 2026 with this complete Competition revision bundle, designed to maximise exam performance. This bundle combines high-quality Paper 3–style case studies with a full 2026 Predicted Paper 3, giving students repeated, exam-realistic practice on the official research theme of competition. The case studies are written in the exact Edexcel Paper 3 style and cover key areas students struggle with, including market dominance, barriers to entry, innovation, consumer welfare, sustainability, and global markets. Each one is paired with exam-style questions that mirror the wording, structure, and demand of the real exam. You also receive the full 2026 Predicted Paper 3, carefully written to replicate the tone, structure, and difficulty of the real paper — ideal for final revision or a full mock exam. What you get: * A complete set of Paper 3 competition case studies * Exam-style 8, 10, 12 and 20 mark questions * Full guided mark schemes with clear indicative content * The 2026 Predicted Paper 3 + mark scheme Perfect for revision lessons, independent study, homework, or mock exams, this bundle helps students build confidence, sharpen exam technique, and apply economic theory effectively under exam conditions. A high-impact, exam-focused resource for anyone aiming for top grades in Edexcel Economics B Paper 3 (2026).
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A-Level Economics B Edexcel 2026 Paper 3: x10 Competition Case Studies Bundle
This bundle of 10 exam-style case studies is designed to support teaching and revision for A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 3 (9EC0/03) – 2026, with a clear focus on the competition research theme. Each case study is written to mirror the structure, length, and level of challenge of a real Edexcel Paper 3 extract, making the bundle suitable for exam practice, revision lessons, and mock assessments. The case studies are based on a wide range of contemporary firms and markets, including Google, Tesco, Ryanair, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, allowing students to apply economic theory to realistic and engaging contexts. Each case study includes a Paper 3–style extract, exam-style questions (8, 10 and 12 marks), and full guided mark schemes written in clear Edexcel format. Across the bundle, students practise applying key specification concepts such as competition, market power, barriers to entry, economies of scale, product differentiation, innovation, regulation, mergers, and the role of the Competition and Markets Authority. This resource is well suited to classroom teaching, revision programmes, homework tasks, and assessment preparation, and provides teachers with a ready-to-use set of high-quality materials to support confident preparation for Edexcel A Level Economics B Paper 3 (2026).
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