An analysis of government subsidies for energy production would support which of the following conclusions?
Responses
1. All energy subsidies are opposed by the fossil fuel industry.
2. Government subsidies favor sustainable energy sources over unsustainable energy sources.
3. Producers of a number of different energy types receive government subsidies.
4. The primary purpose of energy subsidies is to limit pollution.
The correct conclusion that can be supported by an analysis of government subsidies for energy production is:
3. Producers of a number of different energy types receive government subsidies.
An analysis would show that government subsidies are provided to various energy sources, both sustainable and unsustainable. It would not necessarily indicate that all energy subsidies are opposed by the fossil fuel industry or that the primary purpose of energy subsidies is to limit pollution.