Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.4

7.4 — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain, using a diagram, how the social cost of consuming some goods can be higher than the private cost of consuming them.

(b)[12]

Discuss, using examples, whether cost-benefit analysis is an effective method of decision making when an economy's resources are allocated.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Knowledge and understanding that social cost equals private costs plus negative externalities, with the terms explained.

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