Which of the following were helped by the large subsidies the federal government provided for the production of ethanol?

A. taxpayers
B. poor people in less developed countries with largely grain based diets
C. beef producers
D. grain farmers and ethanol refiners


Answer: D. grain farmers and ethanol refiners

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If those who consumed common resources were subject to a tax that was equal to the external costs that they imposed due to the negative externality created, their demand curve would shift:

A. up and they would consume more. B. down and they would consume less. C. down and they would consume more. D. up and they would consume less.

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An increase in supply of a product results when:

A. taxes on the product are increased. B. the companies that produce the product have higher materials costs. C. technological innovations are introduced in the manufacturing process. D. the government reduces subsidies on the product.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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