According to the Text, the Most Important Income Distribution Decisions

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the most important income distribution decisions that the government makes involve:

• A) establishing and protecting property rights.
• B) maintaining a progressive income tax structure.
• C) redistributing income through transfer payments to the poor.
• D) encouraging innovation through direct subsidies.

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