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A-LevelEconomicsGovernment microeconomic intervention9708/12 · May/June 2014 · Q171 Mark

The table shows the results of a cost-benefit analysis into the building of a new airport. [Table showing costs USm and benefits USm for private and external categories]

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AThe net external benefit is US$5 million.
BThe net private benefit is US$25 million.
CThe net social benefit is US$105 million.
DThe net social benefit is US$145 million.

✓ Correct answer

B: The net private benefit is US$25 million.

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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 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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