Item A: Marketisation refers to the process of introducing market forces of consumer choice and competition between suppliers into areas run by the state, such as education. They include policies such as parental choice, formula funding and publication of league tables.

Question:
Applying material from item A, analyse the effects of two marketisation policies. [10 marks]

In the kingdom of saudi arabia the government controls every aspect of oil production which makes up the majority of the country's economy. while other businesses are owned by individuals, the biggest segment of saudi arabia's economy is oil production. saudi arabia's economy would best be described as a) entirely market. b) almost entirely command. c) a mixture between just market and traditional. d) a mixed economy with large amounts of command.