_____ a cornerstone of the market economy

Summarize the historical growth record of the United States over the past 50 years in terms of real GDP growth and in terms of real GDP per capita growth. What three qualifications should be made about these growth rates?

Please provide the best answer for the statement.

Suppose Head Start proponents could show that it saves $2000 per child in reduced need for special education and $3000 per child in reduced need for children to repeat first or second grade, but that these benefits accrue two to three years after program participation. Suppose there are no other benefits and that the program costs $4000 per child. With this data, you

A. would have to argue that Head Start is simply the "right" thing to do for the kids. B. could not conclude that the program makes sense, because present values depend on the interest rate. C. could conclude that the program makes sense as an investment. D. would have to concede that the program is not worth the costs.