All of the following statements regarding equality (as a political value) are correct EXCEPT Political equality emphasizes political rights, such as voting The promotion of equality may create limitations on individual freedom Economic equality may be pursued through redistributive programs Equality means the same thing to nearly everyone Most people consider equality to be an important value of government

All of the following statements regarding equality (as a political value) are correct EXCEPT Political equality emphasizes political rights, such as voting The promotion of equality may create limitations on individual freedom Economic equality may be pursued through redistributive programs Equality means the same thing to nearly everyone Most people consider equality to be an important value of government

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter15: Poverty And Economic Inequality

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12SCQ: Which set of policies is more likely to cause a tradeoff between economic output and equality:...

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