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A-LevelEconomicsBasic economic ideas and resource allocation9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q31 Mark

What is not a characteristic of a planned economy?

AConsumers have limited influence on what is produced.
BProfit is the motive for increasing output.
CResources are owned by the government.
DThere is limited competition in the market.

✓ Correct answer

B: Profit is the motive for increasing output.

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Basic economic ideas and resource allocation, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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