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A-LevelEconomicsGovernment Intervention / Market FailureOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q161 Mark

Why might a government nationalise a private firm?

Ato gain greater efficiency due to more competition
Bto increase merit good provision
Cto increase choice for the consumer
Dto raise more tax revenue

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About This A-Level Economics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics (9708) Oct/Nov 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Government Intervention / Market Failure and is worth 1 mark.

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