If the government were to directly operate schools,it would be intervening through _________.If the government were to require that everyone attend school through age 16 without intervening in any other way,it would be intervening through__________.

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If the government were to directly operate schools, it would be using public provision to intervene in the education system. However, if the government were to require attendance until age 16 without any other direct involvement in school operations, it would be using the quantity mechanism to intervene. This is because the government is mandating a specific quantity of education (attendance until age 16) without controlling the price or cost of education. Therefore, the answer is D as it correctly matches the type of government intervention with each scenario.

If the Government Were to Directly Operate Schools,it Would Be