When the Government Increased Its Involvement in Rescue Efforts on Mount

question 259

Multiple Choice

When the government increased its involvement in rescue efforts on Mount McKinley (the tallest peak in North America) , the number of mountain climbing deaths

• A) decreased slightly.
• B) decreased substantially.
• C) remained the same.
• D) increased.

Explain the dynamics of representative democracy and its potential to lead to inefficient government programs due to the distribution of costs and benefits.

Understand the lack of incentives for operational efficiency in the public sector and the factors contributing to it.

Recognize the predictable side effects of increased government activity, such as rent-seeking behavior.

Comprehend why elected representatives may prefer borrowing for financing current government programs.