A-level Paper 1, June 2018Markets and Business Behaviour

A-level Paper 1, June 2018, Q7

Evaluate the likely private costs and external costs involved in such major power station construction projects. Use an appropriate externalities diagram in your answer.

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In September 2016 the government approved the building of an £18 billion nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, which will supply 7% of UK electricity for up to 60 years. The power station is funded by Chinese and French investment.

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