The Public Choice Model Asserts That the Self-Interest of Policymakers

question 146

True/False

The public choice model asserts that the self-interest of policymakers is likely to cause them to take actions that are inconsistent with the preferences of voters, even where those preferences are clear.

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Lump Sum

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments over time.

Sub-Contracting

The process of outsourcing specific portions of a project or job to specialized third parties while retaining overall responsibility for completion.

Discount Rate

Employed in discounted cash flow analysis, this interest rate is used for determining the current value of cash flows that will be received in the future.

Annual Payments

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