Author Question: Which of the following is NOT a reason that the government opts for trickle-down solutions? a. ... (Read 62 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the government opts for trickle-down solutions?

a. Trickle-down spending is the most efficient and effective way to get government money to the places where it will do the most good.
b. Government officials believe in the conservative ideology that says what is good for business is good for the United States.
c. Government officials are more likely to hear from business leaders who are organized and have access to the halls of power.
d. Because the weak, by definition, are not organized, their voice is not heard or, if heard, not taken seriously in decision-making circles.

Question 2

The idea that giving money to wealthy businesses will benefit everyone below them on the social ladder is known as

a. fair and balanced redistribution of wealth.
b. subsidizing poverty.
c. socialism.
d. trickle-down economics.

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. Trickle-down spending is the most efficient and effective way to get government money to the places where it will do the most good.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. trickle-down economics.