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What is the definition of demand?

Demand is the willingness or ability of a consumer to purchase something, at a certain price, at a certain time.
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Using diagrams and an example, define what is meant by the term "negative externality of consumption". List two policies that can be used to correct for this market failure.

Cannabis is a demerit good, which is defined as goods that are socially undesirable and have negative externalities; therefore the MPB of consumption is greater than the MSB. In a free market, cannabis is ov...
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How do I write a Level 7 part (b) 15 mark answer for Paper 1?

Unlike part (a) questions which are weighed at 10 marks, and tests your knowledge and understanding, application and analysis, and your selection, use appropriate skills and techniques . Part (b) requires yo...
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Distinguish between direct and indirect tax.

Direct taxes are taxes imposed on people's income or wealth, and on firms' profits. Indirect taxes are also known as expenditure taxes, and are taxes consumers pay to a seller by buying the good and the sell...
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How to explain a demand and supply graph for a certain good or service

Assuming that all the goods in the market are identical, thus sold for the same price, that the information is freely accessible to everyone and that every other factor, a part from supply and demand, remain...
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