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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2021 · Paper 32 · Question 2

9708Government policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure

What is an argument against government intervention when there is market failure?

  1. AGovernment intervention could increase positive externalities.
  2. BGovernment intervention could increase the availability of merit goods.
  3. CGovernment intervention could lead to a less efficient outcome.
  4. DGovernment intervention could reduce information failure.

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Correct answer: C. Government intervention could lead to a less efficient outcome.

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