Federal Bureaucrats Are Generally Well Insulated from Prevailing Political Winds

question 14

True/False

Federal bureaucrats are generally well insulated from prevailing political winds, and can focus on their missions without concern for what is going on Congress or the White House.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another.

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In economics, refers to a lower-quality product that is difficult to distinguish from higher-quality products before purchase, notably used in a market context where there is information asymmetry between buyers and sellers.

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information results in high-risk individuals being more likely to participate in a market, leading to an imbalance in the market.

Durability

The quality of being able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; the ability of a product to last for a long time.