Q1 Choose the correct word from the options below to complete the sentences. SUPPLY create
BUYERS 1.
services 2.
create PRICES SELLERS DEMAND MARKET in a market because they want to buy goods or in a market because they want to produce or sell
goods or services to make money. 3. The level of demand and supply will influence
Q2 (i) Explain what the black market is. in a .
Q2 (ii) Give an example of a transaction that might take place in the black market .
Q2 (iii) Outline one negative for Irish consumers that buy a good or service in the black market.
Q3 Place a ✔ in the correct box (true or false) for each statement about the black market.
Statement Participation in the black market is illegal
Consumers have the same legal rights when purchasing goods or services in the black market The government loses out on tax from transactions in the black market
The black market is beneficial for businesses in Ireland
Goods purchased in the black market are likely to be as safe as those purchased in businesses