When Government Policies Such as the Welfare System Try to Help

question 174

Multiple Choice

When government policies such as the welfare system try to help the neediest members of society, what happens?

• A)It increases equity and reduces efficiency.
• B)It reduces charitable contributions in an economy.
• C)It increases the productivity of the needy in the society.
• D)It causes market failure to occur.

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