ECONOMICS-H460 · Cambridge OCR A Level
ECONOMICS-H460/21
Paper 2
Economics - H460 · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
240
360 min
Labour Markets and Fiscal Policy
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
240
Duration
360 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03).
The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5.
While the multiple-choice section of Paper 3 and the structured short-answer data questions in Section A of Papers 1 and 2 offered accessible marks, the 25-mark evaluation essays demanded exceptional theoretical depth and highly contextualized synthesis to achieve top-tier marks.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge & UAO2
Weight: 4100%ApplicationAO3
Weight: 375%AnalysisAO4
Weight: 250%Evaluation
Weight: 125%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A*
Approx. 77% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 65% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 54% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 42% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 30% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 19% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
The interaction of labour markets
44 marks this session
Fiscal policy
40 marks this session
Government intervention
27 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
The interaction of labour markets
Fiscal policy
The financial sector
Government intervention
Oligopoly
Costs and economies of scale
Employment
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H460/01 Microeconomics: H460/02 Macroeconomics: H460/03 Themes in Economics:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
The interaction of labour markets
44 marks this session
Practise in RevuiFiscal policy
40 marks this session
Practise in RevuiGovernment intervention
27 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03).
- 2Message
The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5.
- 3Message
While the multiple-choice section of Paper 3 and the structured short-answer data questions in Section A of Papers 1 and 2 offered accessible marks, the 25-mark evaluation essays demanded exceptional theoretical depth and highly contextualized synthesis to achieve top-tier marks.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Economics - H460
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03). The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5. While the
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03).
The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5.
While the multiple-choice section of Paper 3 and the structured short-answer data questions in Section A of Papers 1 and 2 offered accessible marks, the 25-mark evaluation essays demanded exceptional theoretical depth and highly contextualized synthesis to achieve top-tier marks.
- Total marks
- 240
- Duration
- 360 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03). The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5. While the multiple-choice section of Paper 3 and the structured short-answer data questions in Section A of Papers 1 and 2 offered accessible marks, the 25-mark evaluation essays demanded exceptional theoretical depth and highly contextualized synthesis to achieve top-tier marks.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H460/01 Microeconomics: H460/02 Macroeconomics: H460/03 Themes in Economics:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Evaluation Essay
(25-mark)
100·4·42%
Short-Answer Data Response
40·14·17%
Structured Essay
40·4·17%
Multiple Choice
30·30·13%
Evaluation Essay
(15-mark)
30·2·13%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
MCQ (Themes Paper)
0.75 m/minShort-Answer Case S
0.67 m/min25-Mark Optional Es
0.67 m/min15-Mark Themes Essa
0.60 m/minTotal marks
240
Total time
360 min
Avg pace
0.67
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Implementing Monetary Policy
90%90%
Contestable markets
85%85%
Exchange rates and BOP adjustments
75%75%
2022 OCR A Level Economics H460 Exam Analysis
The 2022 OCR A Level Economics (H460) papers presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment across all three components: Microeconomics (H460/01), Macroeconomics (H460/02), and Themes in Economics (H460/03). The difficulty of this exam series sits at a solid 3.8 out of 5. While the multiple-choice section of Paper 3 and the structured short-answer data questions in Section A of Papers 1 and 2 offered accessible marks, the 25-mark evaluation essays demanded exceptional theoretical depth and highly contextualized synthesis to achieve top-tier marks.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.