The downside to helping farmers through price supports and output restrictions has been that:
A) consumers pay higher prices for food.
B) citizens pay higher taxes to support the costs of the program.
C) most federal subsidies have historically helped the rich farmers, not the poor.
D) all of the above.

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All of the above choices are correct. Price supports and output restrictions can lead to higher prices for consumers and higher taxes for citizens. Additionally, historically, federal subsidies have primarily benefited wealthy farmers rather than those who are struggling financially.

The Downside to Helping Farmers Through Price Supports and Output