AS Paper 1, June 2018Introduction to Markets and Market Failure
AS Paper 1, June 2018, Q3(b)
Explain one possible reason why the state provides NHS dental treatment.
Short answerExplain2 marks
Context
In the UK charges for dental treatment vary. For example, the following charges can be made for a tooth filling: • National Health Service (NHS) dental treatment £50.50 • Private dental treatment £95–£700 A dentist can choose to offer NHS treatment, private treatment or both.