Asked by Michael Ariestan on Jul 08, 2024

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Facets of the U.S. government's ethanol program include the following, except

A) tariffs on imported ethanol.
B) mandated use of ethanol in gasoline.
C) subsidies to oil refineries that use ethanol.
D) a price-ceiling to reduce the price of corn needed to make ethanol.

Ethanol Program

A governmental policy initiative aimed at promoting the use of ethanol as a biofuel, to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Imported Ethanol

Ethanol fuel sourced from foreign countries, used primarily as a biofuel additive for gasoline.

Subsidies

Financial assistance granted by a government to support businesses or individuals, aiming to reduce costs and encourage certain economic activities.

  • Identify the historical backdrop and goals of the U.S. agricultural policy.
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nurqamarina aliasJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The U.S. government's ethanol program includes tariffs on imported ethanol, mandates for ethanol use in gasoline, and subsidies for oil refineries that use ethanol, but it does not include a price ceiling to reduce the price of corn needed to make ethanol.