Table 1 shows four policies for reducing pollution. The government wants a strong reduction in pollution, predictable compliance and limited public spending.
| Policy | Expected pollution reduction | Government spending | Certainty of compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Low | Low | Low |
| B | High | High | Medium |
| C | High | Low | High |
| D | Medium | Medium | Low |
Which policy best meets all three criteria?
Policy A
Policy B
Policy C
Policy D
104 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Economics 2.3 How the government manages the economy, covering 2.3.1a Fiscal policy and income and expenditure, 2.3.1b Fiscal policy and government objectives, 2.3.1c The government budget, 2.3.2a The meaning of monetary policy, 2.3.2b Uses of monetary policy, 2.3.3a Supply-side policies and their trade-offs, 2.3.3b Using supply-side policies, and 2.3.4 Policies to correct positive and negative externalities. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.