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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q181 Mark

There have been recent calls for the UK government to nationalise its railways. What would not be a reason for nationalising the railways?

APrivate rail companies often charge high ticket prices.
BPrivate rail companies may exploit monopoly power.
CRailways are an essential part of national infrastructure.
DRailways should be treated as a public good.

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D: Railways should be treated as a public good.

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The price system and the microeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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