Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Maximum and minimum prices

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

(a)[8]

Using an example of each, explain the differences between direct progressive taxes and indirect regressive taxes.

(b)[12]

Discuss whether a sugar tax or an educational campaign on healthy eating is more likely to reduce child obesity.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Acceptable example of a direct, progressive tax” …