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Using a demand and supply diagram, explain how an increase in taxes on domestic fuel will affect the domestic fuel market

(draw demand and supply diagram showing a shift to the left of the supply curve and a new equilibrium) explanation:indirect tax increases the cost to the producer this means they can no longer sell the same ...
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Using a price ceiling diagram, analyse the impact a maximum price might have on the market for food.

A maximum price is a price set below the market equilibrium by the government which firms are not allowed to exceed. This can result in creating disequilibrium in the market resulting in excess demand. In th...
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Explain the 2 ways in which a reduction in interest rates can change consumption in the aggregate demand model of the economy.

Consumption - a reduction in interest rates means that the cost of borrowing money for consumers is lower. This means that consumers demand more money in order to consume. Large purchases become relatively c...
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Discuss the possible consequences of the imposition of an indirect tax on cigarettes for the different stakeholders in the market.

An indirect tax (when a government places a tax on goods or services) on cigarettes is an example of the correction of a negative externality of consumption (a market failure). This is when the consumption o...
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Distinguish between the concepts of income elasticity of demand (YED) and cross price elasticity of demand (XED)

In economics, elasticities are an indicator of the responsiveness of demand after a change in price or income . Income elasticity of demand is the relative change in demand of one good or service following a...
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