Posted: December 3rd, 2015

Considering the changing environment of the broadcasting industry, does microeconomic analysis provide justification (or not) for the BBC to continue in its current form?

Considering the changing environment of the broadcasting industry, does microeconomic analysis provide justification (or not) for the BBC to continue in its current form?

Unpacking Notes: The BBC is the UK’s public service broadcaster, currently funded by mandatory license fee, but its remit is due for renewal in 2016. Even though the question states ‘economic justification’, you can include issues of social welfare as they are generally considered in economic analyses

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