hi, I hope you're having an amazing day! can you please answer the following question: 'Evaluate the view that the most effective way in which the government can encourage the consumption of merit goods is through direct provision'

please Make sure to include:

• relative economic theory
• pros and cons
• long/short term effects
• effect on steakholders
• consequences
• a consideration of alternatives such as maximum prices, subsidies, legislation, advertising, required private insurance in the case of health care.