Other Things Constant, If Both the Benefits and Costs of a Public-Sector

question 100

Multiple Choice

Other things constant, if both the benefits and costs of a public-sector activity are widespread among voters, the political process will generally result in the

• A) rejection of productive activities and acceptance of unproductive activities.
• B) acceptance of both productive and unproductive activities.
• C) rejection of both productive and unproductive activities.
• D) acceptance of productive activities and rejection of unproductive activities.

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Definitions:

Rental Housing

Properties available for rent, providing accommodation to tenants in exchange for regular payments to the landlord.

Price Controls

Government-imposed limits on the prices charged for goods and services in a market, aimed at maintaining affordability or preventing inflation.

Hurricane

A powerful tropical cyclone with heavy rain and strong winds, originating over warm ocean waters and potentially causing significant damage upon landfall.