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3.8 Limitations of markets

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Question 9

Demand for a polluting fuel is highly price inelastic. The government imposes a large indirect tax. Which outcome is most likely?

[1]
A

Consumption falls sharply and tax revenue must be zero

B

Price rises and tax revenue is raised, but consumption may fall only slightly

C

Supply shifts right because producers receive a subsidy

D

The external cost is eliminated immediately

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3.8 Limitations of markets Questions

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  2. /Economics
  3. /3.8 Limitations of markets

31 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 3.8 Limitations of markets, covering 3.8.1 Positive and negative externalities, 3.8.2 Policies to correct externalities, 3.8.3 Impact of externality policies, and 3.8.4 Costs and benefits of externality policies. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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