Microsoft Competition Case Study: Edexcel B Economics Paper 3 2026

Prepare confidently for A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 3 (9EC0/03) – 2026 with this exam-style case study focused on competition policy and digital markets. Written in line with the official competition research theme, this resource mirrors the structure, tone, and challenge of a real Edexcel Paper 3 extract.

What’s included:

• Two exam-style questions (10 and 12 marks)
• Full guided mark schemes written in Edexcel format
• A Paper 3–style extract centred on Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and the Competition and Markets Authority

The case study explores key competition and market structure concepts, including mergers and acquisitions, market power, barriers to entry, contestability, innovation vs competition trade-offs, and the role and effectiveness of the CMA in fast-moving digital markets. It gives students clear opportunities to develop strong AO2 application, AO3 analysis, and AO4 evaluation skills.

Ideal for classroom teaching, revision lessons, homework tasks, or mock assessments, this resource helps students build the contextualised exam technique needed to perform confidently in the 2026 Edexcel A Level Economics B Paper 3.

• Exam Board: Edexcel
• Subject: Economics B
• Level: A-Level
• Resource Type: Case Study
• Year: 2026
• Year Group/s: Year 13
• Format: PDF