Economics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2021 · Paper 32 · Question 15
9708Methods and effects of government intervention in markets
Recent research has shown that consumption of some foods might be harmful. A government committee considers how to intervene in the markets. Which intervention is most likely to reduce consumption of these foods without reducing income equality?
- Aa minimum price for the harmful foods
- Ba subsidy for substitute foods
- Can ad valorem tax on the harmful foods
- Dan indirect tax on the harmful foods
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Correct answer: B. a subsidy for substitute foods
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