Older MCQs might not have the typical A, B, C,
D
choices. They
have choices 1, 2, 3, and a combination of them is the answer. Below is the key that maps such
combinations to the answer.
A
1, 2 and 3 are correct
B
1 and 2 only are correct
C
2 and 3 only are correct
D
1 only is correct
limitations of the theories of absolute and comparative advantage
application and effectiveness of measures to tackle different forms of market failure: specific and ad valorem indirect taxes, subsidies, price controls, production quotas, prohibitions and licences, regulation and deregulation, direct provision, pollution permits, property rights, nationalisation and privatisation, provision of information, behavioural insights and ‘nudge’ theory
use of costs and benefits in analysing decisions (knowledge of net present value is not required)