Which of the following is motivated by an equity concern?
A)Some states have transferred funds to food bank programs in order to increase benefits to lower-income families.
B)Following the implementation of subsidies for energy conservation, household demand for rooftop solar panels increased quite significantly in California.
C)The United Network for Organ Sharing advocates a system of rationing scarce kidneys that would favor young patients over old in an effort to wring more life out of donated organs.
D)The United States offers patent protection to pharmaceutical manufacturers to prevent others from duplicating their products.

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Transferring funds to food banks to increase benefits for lower-income families is motivated by a concern for equity, as it aims to address the disparities in access to food between high- and low-income households.

Answer: C 
 Rationing scarce kidneys to favor young patients over older patients is motivated by a concern for equity, as it aims to ensure that limited resources are distributed fairly among individuals who need them.

The other options are not primarily motivated by equity concerns. B is motivated by a desire to promote energy conservation and D is motivated by a desire to incentivize innovation and reward investment in drug development.

Which of the Following Is Motivated by an Equity Concern