Much of Public Choice Argues That What the Public Wants

question 217

Multiple Choice

Much of public choice argues that what the public wants isn't reflected in elected officials' actions. Yet there is a strong connection between famine prevention and democracy (more democracy means less famine) , and this "exception" is completely consistent with ideas from public choice. Why?

• A) because the median voter doesn't want to starve
• B) because voters have a strong incentive to be informed
• C) because voters have strong memories about times they don't eat
• D) because the costs of corruption are concentrated rather than diffuse

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