The Purpose of Introducing Cost-Benefit Analysis into the Federal Bureaucracy

question 243

Multiple Choice

The purpose of introducing cost-benefit analysis into the federal bureaucracy was to

• A) reduce the number of rules created by federal agencies.
• B) place restrictions on federal agencies' budgets.
• C) decide which federal agencies were really necessary.
• D) measure how effective federal agencies were.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Future Self

The conception of oneself in the future, encompassing hopes, fears, goals, and potential changes over time.

Self-control

The skill to control emotions, thinking, and conduct in scenarios involving temptations and instinctive urges.

Alignment

The act of adjusting or arranging elements in a straight line or in correct relative positions; in a social context, it refers to the process of aligning one's behavior or attitudes with those of a group or another individual.

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.