Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost

Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost — practice question

A cost-benefit analysis of a proposed government road-building project shows a positive net social benefit of $50 million. Why could the government still decide not to carry out the project?

  • AThe project would not be profitable for a private firm.
  • BThe project would cause negative externalities.
  • CThere is limited capital available for government projects.
  • DThere would be more who lost than gained.

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