In Most Developed Countries,the Largest and Fastest Growing Component of Government

question 16

Multiple Choice

In most developed countries,the largest and fastest growing component of government expenditure has been

• A) national defense
• B) transfer payments
• C) interest on the national debt
• D) transportation expenditures
• E) the cost of maintaining the legal system

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