What Is the Second-Largest Functional Category of State Spending in Texas

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the second-largest functional category of state spending in Texas?

• A)health and human services
• B)general government
• C)education
• D)public safety and corrections
• E)business and economic development

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Constant-cost Industry

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Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to any changes in the market.

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