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Question 25

Which of the following statements regarding a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is a positive statement?

A

A 10% sugar tax represents an unfair burden on low-income consumers who have limited dietary choices.

B

The government should allocate all revenue raised from the sugar tax to funding physical education in schools.

C

A 10% increase in the retail price of sugary drinks is estimated to reduce the quantity demanded by 12%.

D

It is better for the government to tackle obesity through public health campaigns rather than through regressive taxation.

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The economic problem Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Economics
  3. /The economic problem

53 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Economics The economic problem. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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