Public Choice Theory Predicts That Government

question 32

Multiple Choice

Public choice theory predicts that government

• A)acts to promote the redistribution of wealth and income.
• B)acts to maximize the amount of campaign contributions.
• C)acts to eliminate waste and promote an efficient allocation of resources.
• D)makes choices that result in efficient provision of public goods.
• E)makes choices that result in inefficient overprovision of public goods.

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