According to Public Choice Theory, a More Democratic Country

question 306

Multiple Choice

According to public choice theory, a more democratic country:

• A) can eliminate rational ignorance so that politicians can focus on policies that promote economic growth.
• B) have a higher living standard without policies to promote economic growth.
• C) will have more policies that promote economic growth because it has a larger share of population that is brought into power.
• D) will have more policies that promote economic growth because a small elite is more efficient in making policy decisions.

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