Subsidy Programs That Provide Benefits to Well Organized Interest Groups

question 67

Multiple Choice

Subsidy programs that provide benefits to well organized interest groups will

• A) be unattractive to elected political officials.
• B) be highly attractive to elected political officials.
• C) be attractive to elected political officials only if the subsidies reduce the cost of supplying the good.
• D) be attractive to elected political officials only if the subsidies increase the efficiency of resource use.

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Definitions:

Gastric Glands

Glands in the wall of the stomach; contain cells that secrete hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor, and pepsinogen, the precursor of the enzyme pepsin.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.

Goblet Cells

Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells found in the respiratory and digestive tracts, secreting mucus to lubricate and protect the mucous membranes.

Tube-Within-a-Tube

A body plan characteristic of many animals, where the inner tube represents the digestive tract and the outer tube the body wall, with a cavity in between.