Strategies to improve development – 15 Mark A-Level Economics Question (Edexcel)

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This video is a walkthrough of a 15 mark A-Level Economics exam question on strategies to improve economic development, based on the Edexcel specification. We go step-by-step through how to approach a question that asks you to discuss market-orientated strategies a government could use to improve development, using Angola as the contextual example from the extract.

In the video I explain how to structure a strong 15 mark answer in the exam. We look at several market-orientated strategies such as attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), trade liberalisation, and privatisation, and how these policies can potentially support economic development. I also show how to build clear chains of economic reasoning, linking policies to outcomes such as increased investment, higher productivity, improved employment opportunities, and stronger economic growth.

A key focus of the walkthrough is exam technique. I explain how to move beyond simple knowledge and develop analytical chains that examiners reward. We also look at how to integrate evaluation effectively, including the potential risks of trade liberalisation, the downsides of privatisation, and the limitations of deregulation depending on the economic context.

This is particularly useful practice for Section B style questions where students must combine economic theory with application to the extract, while also demonstrating balanced evaluation to reach the higher mark bands.

Question in the video:

Discuss market-orientated strategies the Angolan government could use to improve development.

Timestamps:

00:00 Market-Oriented Strategies Explained
00:25 Attracting Foreign Direct Investment
02:14 Privatization for Development
04:18 Trade Liberalization Benefits
06:59 Evaluation: Trade Liberalization Risks
08:28 Evaluation: Privatization Downsides
09:23 Evaluation: Deregulation Concerns
09:39 Answering 15-Mark Questions

Topics covered: Market-orientated strategies, Foreign direct investment (FDI), Privatisation, Trade liberalisation, Economic development, Investment and productivity, Evaluation in 15 mark questions, Application to extracts, Edexcel A-Level Economics exam technique.