According to Baumol and Blinder, Recognition of the Usefulness of Markets

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to Baumol and Blinder, recognition of the usefulness of markets

• A)labels a person as an apologist (defender) of capital.
• B)extends to some socialist countries, for example, China.
• C)should make totally free markets good for any society.
• D)makes one a radical.

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