Refer to the "Can Government Do Anything Well?" Box

Refer to the "Can Government Do Anything Well?" box. The government's proper role in the U.S. economy has been the focus of bitter debate. With which of the following would liberals agree?

A) Government action on the economy interferes with the free market.
B) Heavy taxation of the wealthy discourages business creation.
C) Real economic growth comes only from the private sector.
D) Tax breaks have helped increase income and wealth inequality.
E) When government tries to help, it often makes things worse.