Bureaucratic Overprovision of a Public Good Could Occur Because

question 150

Multiple Choice

Bureaucratic overprovision of a public good could occur because

• A) of a failure of minimum differentiation.
• B) of rational ignorance among voters.
• C) voters want more of the good than do bureaucrats.
• D) bureaucrats attempt to maximize efficiency.

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Definitions:

Changing Thinking

The process of modifying one's thought patterns, often towards more positive or constructive outcomes.

Removing Symptoms

A treatment approach aiming to alleviate or eliminate the physical manifestations of a condition without necessarily addressing the underlying cause.

Operant Conditioning

A method for learning where the potency of a response is adjusted by the application of rewards or disciplinary actions.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification in which unpleasant stimuli are associated with undesirable behaviors to reduce or eliminate those behaviors.