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1.3.5.2b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs

Syllabus
2018
Objective
1.3.5.2
Level
AS

b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs

The distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs.

Use b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: b - distinction between private costs, external costs and social costs is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Economics AS