USGovernment Policy to Stimulate Research and Development Activities Would Be

question 168

Multiple Choice

U.S.government policy to stimulate research and development activities would be most likely to succeed if it involved

• A)interest rate policy.
• B)corporate tax policy.
• C)personal income tax policy.
• D)payroll tax policy.

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Definitions:

Accretion

The addition of tectonic terranes and other material to an existing landmass, usually along a convergent or transform plate boundary.

Rifting

The process of the Earth's crust being pulled apart, leading to the formation of rift valleys and potentially new ocean basins.

Subsidence

The gradual sinking or settling of an area of land, which can be caused by natural processes or human activities.

Continental Platform

A broad region that surrounds the continental shield and typically exposes horizontal to gently dipping sedimentary rocks.