Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why Government

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why government agencies subsidize basic research?

• A)The private market devotes too few resources to basic research.
• B)The general knowledge developed through basic research can be used without charge.
• C)The social benefit of additional knowledge is perceived to be greater than the cost of the subsidies.
• D)The government wants to attract the brightest researchers away from private research firms.

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