About how much of the state's general fund budget comes from personal income taxes, or the "PIT?"

What function do so-called "service states" usually fulfill for organized crime groups?

a. They provide a market for illegal substances. b. They enable money to be hidden and protected. c. They provide a sanctuary to which the group can escape. d. They provide a safe haven in which the group can operate. e. They provide groups with the facilities and equipment necessary to sustain the group's operations.

Economic tools that are designed to regulate the amount of money in the economy (in circulation and in deposits) are collectively known as ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).