Some Governments Support Farmers by Subsidizing the Cost of Inputs

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some governments support farmers by subsidizing the cost of inputs including energy and fertilizer. Who do such subsidies benefit?

• A) Farmers.
• B) Manufacturers of fertilizer.
• C) Energy producers.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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