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jrubin

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The shipping industry, railroads, airlines, and exporters of iron, steel, textiles, paper, and other products receive direct subsidies from
 
  a. several state governments.
  b. local chambers of commerce.
  c. the federal government.
  d. the members of NAFTA.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the various subsidies that state and local governments offer to woo corporations?
 
  a. Tax breaks
  b. Relatively toxin-free land
  c. Low-interest loans
  d. Infrastructure improvements



tkempin

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. the federal government

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. Relatively toxin-free land



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