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O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/11 · May/June 2016 · Q151 Mark

The diagram shows the demand and supply of places in independent (private) schools which charge fees. The equilibrium position is X. The costs of independent (private) schools rise. Also a report is issued which states that Government schools achieve very good examination results. What is likely to be the new equilibrium position?

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The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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