The Text Suggests That the Large Number of Political Action

question 24

True/False

The text suggests that the large number of political action committees (PACs) and the increase in PAC money might actually increase independent decision making by members of Congress.

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Definitions:

Rational Decision

A decision-making process that is based on making choices that result in the optimal level of benefit or utility for an individual.

Economic Payoff

The return or financial outcome received from an investment, decision, or policy, typically expressed in terms of profit or cost savings.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economic research that incorporates psychological insights into human behavior to explain economic decision-making.

Irrational

Describes a decision maker who chooses an option that leaves him or her worse off than choosing another available option.