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question 3

Multiple Choice

Assume that you are a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from your home state and district. Which of the following best explains why you have a strong incentive to get the federal government to finance pork-barrel projects in your district?

• A) Most of the benefits of pork-barrel projects within your district will accrue to your constituents, whereas most of the costs will be imposed on voters from other districts.
• B) Most of the costs of pork-barrel projects within your district will be imposed on your constituents, whereas most of the benefits will accrue to voters from other districts.
• C) Pork producers are a powerful political lobby that will influence the actions of legislators in all districts.
• D) This is a trick question; in a representative democracy, there is little incentive for legislators to support pork-barrel projects.

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Definitions:

Attractive Location

A site or place deemed desirable for setting up businesses or operations due to factors such as low costs, strategic position, or access to resources.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service activity, such as materials or labor costs.

Attractive Location

A place considered desirable for living, working, or setting up a business due to its advantages like accessibility, scenery, or economic opportunity.