The Notion That Taxpayers Would Willingly Vote for a Program

question 38

Multiple Choice

The notion that taxpayers would willingly vote for a program such as Head Start is explained by economists as voters recognizing the _______ of having the children in quality child care.

• A)external costs
• B)marginal costs
• C)private benefits
• D)external benefits

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Definitions:

Trade Unions

Organizations formed by workers from related fields that work toward protecting their mutual interests and improving conditions such as wages, working hours, and workplace safety.

Protective Legislation

Laws designed to ensure the safety and rights of individuals, particularly workers, by setting standards for work conditions, hours, and benefits.

Workers' Compensation

A form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the right to sue their employer.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance is a government program that provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, helping to mitigate the effects of unemployment.