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    Economics B A-Level

    Market failure correction

    What Market failure correction means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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    Policies such as state provision, indirect taxation, tradable permits, information and regulation are used to correct market failure.
    Pearson Edexcel · Policies to deal with market failure (study guide)

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