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A-LevelEconomicsMarket Failure / Public GoodsFeb/Mar 2023Paper 1 Q71 Mark

In which case is the price system not a possible method of allocating resources?

Ain the distribution of foodstuff among the population
Bin the hiring of workers by employers
Cin the ownership of land for agricultural use
Din the provision of public goods by the government

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About This A-Level Economics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics (9708) Feb/Mar 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Market Failure / Public Goods and is worth 1 mark.

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