Question
Why might a government choose to subsidize fossil fuels, despite the fact that such a policy could lead to conflict with other countries?(1 point)
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Subsidies for fossil fuels would limit the ability for neighboring countries to use those resources, giving the subsidizing country an economic advantage.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would limit the ability for neighboring countries to use those resources, giving the subsidizing country an economic advantage.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would incentivize the use of renewable resources, which could help a country grow economically.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would incentivize the use of renewable resources, which could help a country grow economically.
Subsidies make fossil fuels more expensive to extract and use, which would help combat the effects of climate change.
Subsidies make fossil fuels more expensive to extract and use, which would help combat the effects of climate change.
Subsidies can make fossil fuels cheaper to extract and use, which might help a country grow economically.
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Subsidies for fossil fuels would limit the ability for neighboring countries to use those resources, giving the subsidizing country an economic advantage.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would limit the ability for neighboring countries to use those resources, giving the subsidizing country an economic advantage.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would incentivize the use of renewable resources, which could help a country grow economically.
Subsidies for fossil fuels would incentivize the use of renewable resources, which could help a country grow economically.
Subsidies make fossil fuels more expensive to extract and use, which would help combat the effects of climate change.
Subsidies make fossil fuels more expensive to extract and use, which would help combat the effects of climate change.
Subsidies can make fossil fuels cheaper to extract and use, which might help a country grow economically.
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The most accurate response to explain why a government might choose to subsidize fossil fuels, despite potential conflicts with other countries, is:
**Subsidies can make fossil fuels cheaper to extract and use, which might help a country grow economically.**
By subsidizing fossil fuels, governments can lower the costs of production and consumption, making energy more affordable for businesses and consumers. This can stimulate economic growth, increase competitiveness, and provide job opportunities in fossil fuel industries, even if it conflicts with international environmental agreements or efforts towards sustainability.
**Subsidies can make fossil fuels cheaper to extract and use, which might help a country grow economically.**
By subsidizing fossil fuels, governments can lower the costs of production and consumption, making energy more affordable for businesses and consumers. This can stimulate economic growth, increase competitiveness, and provide job opportunities in fossil fuel industries, even if it conflicts with international environmental agreements or efforts towards sustainability.
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