Between 1950 and 2010, Most of the Growth in Federal

question 21

Multiple Choice

Between 1950 and 2010, most of the growth in federal expenditures was a result of increases in

• A) Private sector purchases of goods and services.
• B) Direct expenditures.
• C) Income transfers.
• D) Public sector purchases of goods and services.

Recognize that wants can be satisfied temporarily, but new desires emerge, reflecting the ongoing nature of scarcity.

Grasp the basic ingredients and outcomes of economic decisions, including choice and competitive behavior.

Understand the mechanisms of rationing in an economy and the role of price as a rationing criterion.

Identify goods that are not considered scarce and understand exceptions to the scarcity principle.

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