Mark Scheme

Level 1 - Candidate identifies few issues. Doesn't apply economic concepts well. Lacks analysis and evaluation. Failure to link issues. Limited understanding of key terms. 0-6 marks

Level 2 - Candidate recognises a few issues and has a limited application of economic concepts. Basic links between issues. Basic understanding of key concepts and some understanding of relationships. 7-12 marks

Level 3 - Identifies a few issues. Applies economic concepts and ideas to the question. Limited evaluation. Links issues and concepts. Attempts to identify alternative points of view. 13-20 marks

Level 4 - Identify several issues. Inter relates economic issues. Talks in economic language and shows a good level of evaluation. Able to link issues and concepts. 21-26 marks

Level 5 - Shows extensive use of economic vocabulary and thought. Arguments are well formed and information is synthesised. Excellent evaluation of the question with thorough and valid arguments presented and analysed. 27-30 marks.