Government subsidies always lead to an increase in market efficiency by reducing prices for consumers, regardless of the industry affected.

Government subsidies are financial support that the government gives to certain industries to help them succeed. While these subsidies can lower prices for consumers, making goods more affordable, they do not always lead to greater market efficiency. For example, if a government subsidizes corn production, it may encourage farmers to grow more corn than is actually needed, leading to overproduction. This can waste resources and disrupt the balance of supply and demand. Therefore, while subsidies can help some consumers in the short term, they can also create long-term inefficiencies in the market.