The Superfund Program Is Designed to

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Superfund program is designed to

• A)bail out financial institutions that are considered too large to collapse.
• B)provide domestic farmers with subsidies in order to remain competitive with international farming.
• C)provide funds for cleaning up badly contaminated and polluted sites.
• D)provide the president with emergency funds to deal with major natural disasters.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Inflation Adjustment

A modification made to financial statements or figures to account for the effects of inflation.

Inflation Rates

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically expressed annually.

Three-Year Loan

A loan that is scheduled to be repaid in full, including interest and principal, over a period of three years.