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O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q51 Mark

Why might a market economy fail to achieve the best use of scarce resources?

AConsumers may lack information about which good to buy.
BDemerit goods are underconsumed.
CPublic goods are overconsumed.
DMost resources are owned by the government.

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A: Consumers may lack information about which good to buy.

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The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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