Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Government intervention in markets

Government intervention in markets — practice question

One motive for government involvement in the economy is to try to fix a market failure. However, government failure can sometimes happen as well. Which of the following is not a possible cause of government failure?

  • AGovernments may have to make decisions on the basis of out-of-date information.
  • BGovernments may make decisions that reduce negative externalities.
  • CThe extent of the market failure may be difficult to judge.
  • DWhen circumstances change, a government may be unable to respond quickly.

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