The Special-Interest Effect Is One That Yields

question 163

Multiple Choice

The special-interest effect is one that yields

• A)private benefits equal to external benefits.
• B)large external benefits compared to private benefits.
• C)small economic losses to a small number of people and large economic losses to a large number of people.
• D)large economic gains to a small number of people and small economic losses to a large number of people.

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