Cambridge International (CAIE) · 8 Government microeconomic intervention (A Level) · 8.4 Government failure in microeconomic intervention

Cambridge International (CAIE) Economics past paper questions: Government failure in microeconomic intervention

Every Cambridge International (CAIE) question on Government failure in microeconomic intervention from 2024 to 2025: 3 multiple choice questions. It covers 7.4 Private costs and benefits, externalities and social costs and benefits and 8.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution. Each question links to its paper, mark scheme and examiner report.

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Subtopics7.4 Private costs and benefits, externalities and social costs and benefits 18.2 Equity and policies towards income and wealth redistribution 1

Multiple choice questions

  1. A-level Paper 3, June 2025, Q9

    A country’s government banned cigarette smoking in enclosed public spaces, such as offices, shops, bars and restaurants. What is a government failure arising from this ban?

  2. A-level Paper 3, March 2025, Q8

    What is not an example of government failure?

  3. A-level Paper 3, March 2024, Q13

    What is a failure of government microeconomic intervention?

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