Joella Is a Third-Grade Public School Teacher Who Doesn't Own

question 88

Multiple Choice

Joella is a third-grade public school teacher who doesn't own a car and uses public transportation. According to public choice theory, which of the following four politicians for a public office would Joella be most likely to vote for in the upcoming election?

• A) Politician A proposes increasing the property tax on personal automobiles and using the money to increase teacher salaries by 10 percent.
• B) Politician B proposes an across-the-board increase in state income tax rates and using the money to increase the benefits paid to unemployed workers.
• C) Politician C proposes increasing the property tax on personal automobiles and using the money to increase the benefits paid to unemployed workers.
• D) Politician D proposes an across-the-board increase in state income tax rates and using the money to improve the highway system.

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