The Concept of Limited and Bundled Choice, as Used in Public

question 120

Multiple Choice

The concept of limited and bundled choice, as used in public choice theory, refers to the fact that

• A)politicians may not be objective in evaluating economic policy programs due to their individual biases.
• B)because of the importance of television and other modern communication media, the best and brightest candidates may not be the ones elected by voters.
• C)in an election, each voter must select a candidate who has various preferences (in a wide array of issues)that do not exactly match the preferences of the voter.
• D)the most economically efficient public policy programs may not be selected because political leaders do not know enough about economics.

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

Influence resulting from a person’s desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where emotional states are transferred from one person to another, often unconsciously.

Group Polarization

A social psychological phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to an exaggeration of the group's initial leanings, making their opinions more extreme.