_____ Consumes the Largest Proportion of Total State Spending

question 6

Multiple Choice

_____ consumes the largest proportion of total state spending.

• A) Education
• B) Welfare
• C) Transportation
• D) Health care

Explain the concept of opportunity cost in decision-making.

Understand how employment levels relate to economic production and efficiency.

Assess the impacts of entrepreneurship and resource assembly on economic outcomes.

Recognize the role of discrimination in limiting economic opportunities.

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