Which of the Following Is NOT an Argument Defending the Use

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an argument defending the use of decentralized governance?

• A)Decentralized governments are closer to and more familiar with the interests and needs of their constituents,which will allow for better representation.
• B)Decentralized decision making encourages policy experimentation and pluralistic solutions to local problems.
• C)Policy responsiveness is enhanced when political authority is dispersed among subnational units.
• D)The central government is able to provide and manage governmental services more efficiently than subnational units under a decentralized system.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual market price they receive.

Support Price

A price level set by the government or a regulatory body to stabilize the market price of a commodity, often by purchasing the commodity at this price or providing subsidies to producers.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive in the market.

Government Policy

Governmental actions intended to influence economy or social behavior, including laws, regulations, and fiscal decisions.