Market Failure and Government Intervention · Spring Term

Competition Policy and Regulation

Students explore how governments intervene to promote competition and regulate monopolies.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the rationale behind government competition policy.
  2. Analyze the tools used by competition authorities to prevent anti-competitive practices.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of regulating natural monopolies.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Economics - Competition PolicyA-Level: Economics - Government Intervention in Markets
Year: Year 12
Subject: Economics
Unit: Market Failure and Government Intervention
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Mock Trial

Courtroom simulation with roles

45–60 min

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