Question

Some economists argue that less affluent voters will always used their votes to support public policies that

a. increase spending on foreign aid and international programs
b. redistribute benefits from the rich to the poor
c. favor large defense budgets
d. cut all tax rates
e. keep taxes low

Answer 1

Less affluent voters will always support policies that redistribute benefits from the rich to the poor in order to diminish inequality and poverty, sustain political support for a market economy, and prevent societal rebellion against market forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some economists argue that less affluent voters will always support public policies that redistribute benefits from the rich to the poor. These policies aim to diminish inequality and soften the hardships of poverty, which in turn may sustain political support for a market economy. By reducing inequality and poverty, these policies can prevent societal rebellion against market forces and build social support for allowing markets to operate.