Bureaucratic Overprovision of a Public Good Could Occur Because

question 150

Multiple Choice

Bureaucratic overprovision of a public good could occur because

• A) of a failure of minimum differentiation.
• B) of rational ignorance among voters.
• C) voters want more of the good than do bureaucrats.
• D) bureaucrats attempt to maximize efficiency.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Test Performance

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The apprehension or fear that one's behavior will confirm an existing stereotype about one's group, which can negatively impact performance.

Standardized Tests

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