The principles of "trickle-down" economics are adopted by the government because __________.
A) government officials, who tend to come from the business class, bring a conservative ideology to office with them
B) government officials, who tend to come from activist backgrounds, bring a liberal ideology to office with them
C) government officials are more likely to hear the arguments of the powerless, who are in most need of support
D) government officials are more likely to hear the arguments of the powerful, who want to make sure the needy are taken care of

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"Trickle-down" economics is a conservative ideology that suggests if the government provides tax cuts and other economic incentives to wealthy individuals and corporations, the benefits will eventually trickle down to the rest of society in the form of job creation and economic growth. Therefore, it makes sense that government officials who come from business backgrounds or have a conservative ideology would adopt these principles.

The Principles of "Trickle-Down" Economics Are Adopted by the Government