Which of the following is presented in the text as an issue about which reputable economists might disagree?

A. The definition of a market transaction
B. The impact on the federal budget of an increase in military spending
C. Whether unemployment rose significantly during the Great Recession
D. Whether the government should provide more scholarship funds


Answer: D

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