Unit 2.12 · The Market’s Inability to Achieve Equity

Circular Flow and Inequality

AO2HLDiagram required

Syllabus Requirement

Using the circular flow of income model to illustrate how income disparities arise in free market systems.

Assessment Objectives
AO2Application and Analysis

Summary

This topic explores the circular flow of income model and its implications for income and wealth inequality. It highlights how the distribution of income and wealth can be affected by various factors, leading to inequities within an economy. Understanding these dynamics is essential for analyzing economic disparities at both micro and macro levels.