Farm Programs Remain in Place Despite the Fact They Impose

question 138

Multiple Choice

Farm programs remain in place despite the fact they impose large costs upon society because:

• A) the programs provide relatively large benefits to a small group that rewards the politician with a great deal of support.
• B) the benefits of the program are spread over a large number of people resulting in benefits to the most deserving farmers.
• C) the cost to each individual in society is so large that individuals will not discipline the politician for the policy.
• D) more people gain than lose, although total losses are greater than total benefits.

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