A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationFeb/Mar 2017Paper 1 Q41 Mark

Despite much opposition, the local government in a popular tourist resort built a leisure centre and swimming pool which is open to everyone. Many tourists visit the centre. Local residents are charged a lower entry fee than the fee charged to the tourists. How would economists classify this service?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

AIt is a demerit good because some people objected to the development.

BIt is a merit good because the entry fee is reduced for local residents.

CIt is a private good because there is an entry fee for all users.

DIt is a public good because it is open to everyone and provided by the local government.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: It is a private good because there is an entry fee for all users.

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Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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