Which of the Following Was Not an Inherent Purpose of Block

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not an inherent purpose of block grants?

• A)Reducing overall intergovernmental spending
• B)Subordinating national purposes to those of the states
• C)Eliminating substantial numbers of categorical grants
• D)Turning over programmatic control to local governing bodies

Understand the concepts of neutral and nonneutral taxes and their implications on economic decisions.

Grasp the principle of second best and how it applies to taxation policies.

Recognize the influence of tax elasticity on tax distortion and excess burden.

Identify the characteristics of an optimal taxation system.

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