When Is Representative Democracy Most Likely to Lead to the Adoption

question 269

Multiple Choice

When is representative democracy most likely to lead to the adoption of an inefficient government program?

• A) when the program provides substantial benefits to a small proportion of voters and the costs are widespread among voters
• B) when both the benefits and costs of the program are widespread among voters
• C) when the program is financed by a user charge
• D) when a close relationship exists between the personal benefits received from the program and the tax cost imposed on each voter

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