In the Parable of the Leaky Bucket, a Fundamental Problem

question 97

Multiple Choice

In the parable of the leaky bucket, a fundamental problem with government redistribution programs is identified. As long as the government only has "leaky buckets" at its disposal,

• A)the costs of welfare programs will exceed the benefits.
• B)it should not try to reach complete equality in income.
• C)income equality will be the best policy option.
• D)equality of economic opportunity will reduce society's utility.

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