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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 30, 2018

The federal goal of making land widely accessible, especially in the last half of the 19th century,
a. was largely realized without fraud or favoritism.
b. was implemented despite a process that favored special interests.
c. was often subverted by fraud.
d. None of the above is correct.
e. Only b and c are correct.

Question 2

According to Gary Libecap and Ronald Johnson, which of the following was a positive outcome of fraudulently obtaining land by larger firms?
a. Fines charged to fraudulent companies provided substantial revenues for the federal government.
b. Resources were transferred to companies that could take advantage of economies of scale.
c. Conflicts between farmers and railroads were reduced.
d. Legislators friendly to economic development were elected because of backing from the fraudulent companies.

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

e. Only b and c are correct.

Answer to Question 2

b. resources were transferred to companies that could take advantage of economies of scale.

Author Question: The federal goal of making land widely accessible, especially in the last half of the 19th century, ... (Read 107 times)

crobinson2013

The federal goal of making land widely accessible, especially in the last half of the 19th century, ...

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The federal goal of making land widely accessible, especially in the last half of the 19th century, ...

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