CAIE A-Level Economics A2 7.3.6 Reasons for Market Failure Questions

Practise explaining why markets fail to allocate resources efficiently and identifying the main causes of market failure.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Economics 9708
Level
A2

Exam points

  • identify the main reasons for market failure
  • explain how externalities, information problems and public goods cause inefficient allocation
  • evaluate the consequences of market failure for consumers, producers and society

CAIE A-Level Economics A2 7.3.6 Reasons for Market Failure Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is not a source of market failure?

A

imperfect information

B

income inequality

C

monopoly

D

non-excludability

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