An Example of a Government Policy to Increase Human Capital

question 106

Multiple Choice

An example of a government policy to increase human capital formation is:

• A)the construction of an interstate highway system.
• B)the provision of publicly-funded education.
• C)government support for basic research.
• D)maintaining a well-functioning legal system.

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