Which of the following policies would not help promote economic growth?

A. A law requiring that the funds in an individual retirement account be taxed.
B. A law restricting elected officials from accepting expensive gifts and trips from private individuals.
C. A law that funds prenatal care for all expectant mothers.
D. A law that subsidizes research in nanotechnology.

Explanation: Economic growth means the percentage increase in market value of goods and services produced in the economy. Growth of economy depends on various factors such as human capital, technology and capital investments etc.

A. Tax on retirement account degrades the living standard of retired humans in the economy.

B. Law restricting expensive gifts will tackle corruption and will result in more capital investment from the government.

C. Prenatal care will boost the quality of human capital in the economy.

D. Law subsidizing research will upgrade the level of technology in the economy.

Thus, option A will not help in any way in economic growth.