When Economic Resources Are Devoted to Transferring Wealth from One

question 53

Multiple Choice

When economic resources are devoted to transferring wealth from one sector of the economy to another rather than being used for productive purposes,the process is known as:

• A)rent seeking.
• B)logrolling.
• C)central planning.
• D)negative externalities.
• E)deficit financing.

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Adjusted Gross Income, which is gross income minus adjustments, and serves as a basis for calculating taxable income on an individual's tax return.

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