Which Statement Is TRUE Concerning the Relationship Between Efficiency and Equity

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE concerning the relationship between efficiency and equity?

• A)Policies designed to increase efficiency will also increase equity.
• B)Policies designed to increase equity will also increase efficiency.
• C)Policies designed to increase efficiency may decrease equity.
• D)There is no trade-off between efficiency and equity if policies are fair.

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