When Do We Expect Special-Interest Groups to Form

question 95

Multiple Choice

When do we expect special-interest groups to form?

• A) when the benefits are spread out over many and the costs are concentrated on a few citizens
• B) when the costs of a project are spread out among all taxpayers while the benefits are concentrated among smaller segments of the population
• C) when there is a great possibility that a vast number of citizens will become free-riders
• D) when the choices made by the government match the preferences of the median voter

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Definitions:

Implicit Racism

subconscious bias or prejudice towards an ethnic or racial group, which influences attitudes, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Explicit Racism

Openly stated or demonstrated prejudice and discrimination based on race.

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and experiences.

Explicit Racism

Discriminatory behavior or beliefs that are openly expressed or declared regarding different races.