Why does Congress persistently provide subsidies for ethanol, a corn-based substitute for gasoline?
a. Ethanol is less corrosive and therefore automobile engines run more efficiently and last longer when operated with ethanol.
b. Production of gasoline with ethanol is more economical.
c. Legislators gain political support from corn farmers and ethanol producers even though it is more expensive to produce gasoline with ethanol.
d. The production and distribution of ethanol is good for the environment.
Answer: c. Legislators gain political support from corn farmers and ethanol producers even though it is more expensive to produce gasoline with ethanol.
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