In Order to Choose Which Policy Options (Such as Sanctions

question 25

Multiple Choice

In order to choose which policy options (such as sanctions or public education) are better than others to reduce cell phone use, policy analysts might use the criterion of efficiency. What question would they ask related to efficiency?

• A) Which of these options will be the most acceptable to the driving public?
• B) Which of these options is projected to reduce cell phone use the most?
• C) Which of these options will least restrict people's freedom and choice?
• D) For what we invest, which of these options is likely to do the best job of reducing cell phone use?

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