It Is Not Likely That the Costly Special-Interest Farm Price

question 79

Multiple Choice

It is not likely that the costly special-interest farm price supports will be replaced by more efficient direct transfer payments because

• A)farming would cease
• B)such a proposal would attract public attention and threaten the survival of the program
• C)the private gains from price supports exceed the costs to society
• D)a direct transfer program would require too much paperwork
• E)consumers favor the current legislation

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