Economic Policies That Attempt to Benefit the Poor by Taxing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Economic policies that attempt to benefit the poor by taxing and spending are referred to as ________.

• A) redistributive programs
• B) unfunded mandates
• C) general revenue sharing
• D) categorical grants
• E) formula grants

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