USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A government offer of land or money is called a ____
A
boom town
B
subsidy
C
vigilantes
D
manual labor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subsidies are payments, tax breaks, or other forms of economic support given by governments to certain industries or economic sectors. The goal of subsidies is to aid or support what are deemed to be key parts of the economy or national infrastructure.

Detailed explanation-2: -A subsidy is a direct or indirect payment to individuals or firms, usually in the form of a cash payment from the government or a targeted tax cut. In economic theory, subsidies can be used to offset market failures and externalities to achieve greater economic efficiency.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subsidies come in various forms including: direct (cash grants, interest-free loans) and indirect (tax breaks, insurance, low-interest loans, accelerated depreciation, rent rebates).

Detailed explanation-4: -A subsidy is an incentive given by the government to individuals or businesses in the form of cash, grants, or tax breaks that improve the supply of certain goods and services. With subsidies, consumers are able to access cheaper products and commodities.

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