Which of the Following Is Among the Arguments Against Using

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is among the arguments against using government intervention to reduce income inequality?

• A) Governments cannot have much of an impact on income inequality, so there is little use in making the attempt.
• B) A wide gap between the rich and the poor tends to promote active participation in the democratic process.
• C) Allowing big rewards to go to the most successful performers helps motivate creativity, innovation, and hard work.
• D) Large income differences eventually lead to political strife and will undermine support for a market economy.

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