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A-LevelEconomicsGovernment microeconomic intervention9708/12 · May/June 2013 · Q181 Mark

In the diagram, D is the demand curve of an agricultural commodity and S is the curve. The government promises to maintain farmers' incomes at least at this initial level. The har in four subsequent years are shown by supply curves S₁ - S₄. In which years will the government need to provide extra income to farmers? [Figure 18.1 showing demand and shifting supply curves for an agricultural commodity]

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A1 and 2
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 4

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Government microeconomic intervention, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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