- 15 Marks
PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q6 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
Discuss the concept of market failure and provide cases justifying government intervention in the economy.
Question
he need for government intervention in the economy is justified on the basis of market failure. In particular, the intervention has become inevitable in view of some practical situations for which the market is rather unhelpful.
Required:
a. Discuss the notion of “market failure” as a basis for government intervention.
(5 Marks)
b. Provide four illustrative cases to justify government intervention in the Nigerian economy.
(10 Marks)
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- Tags: economic regulation, externalities, Government intervention, Market Failure, Public Goods
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
- Series: NOV 2018
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