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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Definitions:

Productivity Differences

Variations in the efficiency and effectiveness with which firms or economies turn inputs into outputs.

Human-Capital Theory

A concept in economics that views individuals' skills, knowledge, and experience as economic value, suggesting that investments in education and training can enhance productivity and earnings.

Discriminatory Practices

Actions or policies that treat an individual or group unfairly based on certain characteristics, such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Labor Markets

Marketplaces where employers find workers and workers find jobs, defined by the supply and demand for labor.