A* Revision Summary notes - Government intervention for market failure

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A* summary revision notes that gives detailed understanding of how governments can intervene in markets to correct market failure. Highlights advantages and disadvantages of the various methods, as well as give some evaluation tips

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Subject: Economics A
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