A-LevelEconomicsThe Price System and the MicroeconomyOct/Nov 2018Paper 3 Q21 Mark
What is a negative externality from consumption? A a new road that results in more sales at shops in the town centre B a successful promotion of healthy eating that reduces days lost from work C discharge of waste from a factory that damages fish in a local river D increased popularity of smoking that increases demand on the health service
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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