A Woman Approached Senator Adlai Stevenson When He Was Running

question 290

Multiple Choice

A woman approached Senator Adlai Stevenson when he was running for president, saying, "Senator, you have the vote of every thinking person!" The Senator is often credited with responding: "That's not enough, madam, we need a majority!" Which concept does this quip best reflect?

• A) rational ignorance
• B) opportunity cost
• C) diffuse costs and concentrated benefits
• D) median voter theorem

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