According to Khan, the measure commonly used that takes into consideration both inputs and outputs is called:

a. Productivity index. b. Program budget c. Line item budget d. Zero based budgeting

According to Khan, the forecasting method that assumes next year's budget will be the same as the prior years is called: a. Naive method b. Time trend analysis c. Engineering cost estimates d. Zero based budgeting

Going back to 1977, which category of state and local spending has grown the fastest?

a. Public welfare programs (incl Medicaid) b. K12 -- primary and secondary education c. Higher education d. Highways and roads

Which answer below best describes state and local spending priorities -- from the most spending to the least?

a. Public welfare, K12 education, health, higher education, corrections b. Corrections, higher education, public welfare, K12 education, health c. Higher education, health, public welfare, K12 education, corrections d. K12 education, corrections, public welfare, health, higher education

According to the breakout presented by the Urban Institute, which category provides most of the revenues for state governments (2019)?

a. Personal income tax b. Sales taxes c. Transfers d. Property taxes