How does government provision of clean drinking water affect welfare?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It improves quality of life
Welfare is broader than measured income or GDP and includes health, safety and quality of life. Public provision of clean drinking water reduces exposure to water-borne diseases, lowers avoidable medical burdens and helps people live healthier lives. Therefore option A is correct. The other choices either make unsupported absolute claims or wrongly deny the direct welfare value of an essential public service.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It improves quality of life
Why is this the correct answer?
Welfare is broader than measured income or GDP and includes health, safety and quality of life. Public provision of clean drinking water reduces exposure to water-borne diseases, lowers avoidable medical burdens and helps people live healthier lives. Therefore option A is correct. The other choices either make unsupported absolute claims or wrongly deny the direct welfare value of an essential public service.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Economics question. Chapter: National Income and Related Aggregates. Topic: GDP and Welfare.
