Most Economists Who Study "Public Choice Theory" Now Agree That

question 34

Multiple Choice

Most economists who study "public choice theory" now agree that an important possible source of "government failure" is

• A)that politicians and civil servants have their own objectives that may conflict with the national interest.
• B)that most civil servants are incompetent.
• C)governments govern undemocratically.
• D)that it is not possible for civil servants to determine the allocatively efficient provision of government services.
• E)politicians are incompetent or corrupt.

Identify the characteristics of a systematic and honest scientific inquiry.

Comprehend the inductive nature of empirical reasoning and its scrutiny in the scientific community.

Describe the objectives and benefits of running a pilot study in scientific investigations.

Compare the strengths and weaknesses of comparative, ideological, and empirical reasoning methods.

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Risk Taking

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Traits

are distinguishing qualities or characteristics that make up an individual's personality.

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Survive and Reproduce

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