Which outcome is most likely when public expenditure on basic education increases substantially?

Correct answer: A. Greater human capital formation

  • A. Greater human capital formation
  • B. Lower productive capacity in the long run
  • C. A permanent fall in labour participation
  • D. A complete removal of income inequality

Explanation

Spending on basic education can improve skills, productivity, and future earning capacity, so it contributes to human capital formation. It may reduce inequality, but it cannot by itself eliminate inequality completely.

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