A subsidy is defined as financial aid provided by the government to an individual or group to support an activity considered beneficial to the public. Which of the following best represents an example of a subsidy?

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Monetary support offered by a government or individual to another partyFunds given specifically to economically disadvantaged individualsFinancial help provided to elderly citizensCapital assistance granted to small-scale businesses

Explanation

Option A correctly describes a subsidy as financial aid given by a government or individual to another party to promote public interest. Options B, C, and D refer to financial assistance targeted at specific groups but do not fully capture the broader definition of a subsidy.