Why Have Politicians Always Favored Using Subsidies to Promote Certain

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why have politicians always favored using subsidies to promote certain economic activities?

• A) They can be treated as benefits that can be widely spread in response to many demands.
• B) They are generally cheaper than other forms of government support.
• C) Recipients are always required to pay back the subsidies.
• D) Congress does not have to pass legislation in order to provide subsidies.
• E) They are paid for through international tariffs rather than personal income taxes.

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