Understanding Government Failure in Economics

The video tutorial explains the concept of government failure, where government intervention in markets leads to reduced societal welfare. It uses the 'cobra effect' story to illustrate unintended consequences and discusses causes like administration costs and conflicting objectives. The Universal Credit system in the UK serves as a case study. The tutorial emphasizes evaluating government interventions for potential failure, considering factors like unintended consequences and administration costs.

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