Business 0450 · IGCSE · Environmental and ethical issues

Environmental and ethical issues — practice question

(a)[8]

With reference to Appendix 2, explain one external cost and one external benefit connected with Ruben’s business.

(b)[12]

Look at the three ethical issues below for Ruben’s business: • Advertising targeted at children • Aiming for profit maximisation by paying low wages • Buying only from local suppliers. Which of these do you believe will affect Ruben’s business the most? Justify your choice.

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