As the Size of Government Increases as a Share of the Economy

question 157

Multiple Choice

As the size of government increases as a share of the economy,

• A) the burden of deadweight losses of taxation generally diminishes.
• B) the rate of return derived from projects undertaken by the government will tend to increase.
• C) the government generally becomes more heavily involved in unproductive and even counterproductive activities.
• D) the activities of government are generally limited to protective functions such as public safety , national defense, and provision of a limited set of public goods.

Comprehend the role and impact of transportation costs on supply chain efficiency.

Analyze transportation network design options and their impacts on supply chain performance.

Evaluate the impact of public infrastructure ownership on transportation and its pricing.

Understand the operational decisions related to transportation in supply chains, including routing and scheduling.

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