According to Economic Structuralism, the Role of the State Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to economic structuralism, the role of the state is to

• A) act as an umpire among the various classes.
• B) serve the interests of the capitalist class.
• C) develop regularities that level the playing field.
• D) support the interests of the workers.

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