Economics 9708/02 Oct Nov 2002 | Cambridge AS Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme

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1. Examination of the price elasticity of demand for cigarettes and its impact on consumption.
2. Analysis of negative externalities generated by cigarette consumption with examples.
3. Evaluation of high indirect taxes as a strategy for discouraging smoking compared to other measures.
4. Relationship between scarcity, opportunity cost, and economic decision-making.
5. Determination of currency value in a floating exchange rate system and the impacts of exchange rate appreciation.
6. Differences between public and merit goods and government strategies to increase their provision.