A-LevelEconomicsGovernment microeconomic intervention9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q181 Mark
Health services in an economy are provided by private clinics that charge high fees. The government decides health services should be provided for everyone, not based on ability to pay. Which direct action should it take?
ABuild government clinics to compete in the market.
BClose private clinics where provision by the market is inadequate.
CIncrease the taxes on profits made by private clinics.
DNationalise private clinics and remove charging.
✓ Correct answer
D: Nationalise private clinics and remove charging.
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