Why Are Ineffective Programs Sometimes Still Used

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why are ineffective programs sometimes still used?

• A) policy makers may not be aware of the results of program evaluations
• B) people ignore the results of program evaluations
• C) sometimes certain programs are supported by powerful groups
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Nonexcludable

Nonexcludable goods are those that cannot feasibly or reasonably be kept from individuals who do not pay for them, one of the characteristics of public goods.

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good whereby one person's consumption does not prevent or decrease the ability of others to enjoy it as well.

Private Good

A product or service that is consumed by a single individual or household and cannot be used or consumed by others simultaneously.

Pizza

A popular Italian dish consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients, which is then baked at a high temperature.