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

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter10: Labor Markets And Income Distribution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19SQ

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