The Concept of Rational Ignorance Is Defined as

question 132

Multiple Choice

The concept of rational ignorance is defined as

• A) the decision not to acquire knowledge because of high marginal cost.
• B) the deceit by bureaucrats who fool politicians in order to maximize their budgets.
• C) politicians not telling the voters the real truth to stay in office.
• D) voters being kept from knowing the facts by bureaucrats.
• E) bureaucrats not knowing the size of their budget.

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