In the context of the circular flow of economic activity, which of the following would not be a traditional activity of the government? A Purchases of labour services from households B Purchases of capital goods from firms in goods markets C Provision of public goods and services D Transfers of tax revenues to low-income groups or regions E Sales of consumer goods to foreign buyers

In the context of the circular flow of economic activity, which of the following would not be a traditional activity of the government? A Purchases of labour services from households B Purchases of capital goods from firms in goods markets C Provision of public goods and services D Transfers of tax revenues to low-income groups or regions E Sales of consumer goods to foreign buyers

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter11: Gross Domestic Product

Section: Chapter Questions

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