Provision of education in the United States and in countries…
Provision of education in the United States and in countries around the world is one of the most important governmental functions. Which of the following reasons are used to justify governments as the majority providers of educational services? I. market failures II. redistribution III. external returns IV. a reduction in the educational attainment of children
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Which of the following statements is false? I. Income inequality is low in the United States relative both to other nations and historical standards. II. The four major in-kind transfer programs in the United States are: food stamps, Medicaid, public housing, and other nutritional programs. III. Two potential solutions to the iron triangle problem are: (1) to use categorical transfer programs; and (2) to make use of ordeal mechanisms (such as in-kind benefits). IV. Universal Basic Income directly addresses growing inequality by giving flat cash grants to all Americans.
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