Which of the Following Is Motivated by an Equity Concern

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is motivated by an equity concern?

• A)Some states have transferred funds to food bank programs in order to increase benefits to lower-income families.
• B)Following the implementation of subsidies for energy conservation, household demand for rooftop solar panels increased quite significantly in California.
• C)The United Network for Organ Sharing advocates a system of rationing scarce kidneys that would favor young patients over old in an effort to wring more life out of donated organs.
• D)The United States offers patent protection to pharmaceutical manufacturers to prevent others from duplicating their products.

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Markup Percent

The proportion added onto the purchase price of products to account for overhead costs and gain a profit.

Cost

The amount of money required to purchase something or the expenditure incurred to produce something.

Markup Percent

The percentage by which the cost of a product is increased to determine its selling price.

Cost

The amount of money required to purchase something or the expense associated with creating a product or service.