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

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

(a)[8]

Use a diagram to explain how a subsidy granted to producers in the vaccinations market will influence the market price and explain how this subsidy affects the consumer surplus in this market.

(b)[12]

If the cost of the subsidy is to be funded from tax revenue, discuss whether that revenue should be raised through direct taxes or indirect taxes.

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