A Common Assumption That Economists Make About the Behavior of Elected

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Multiple Choice

A common assumption that economists make about the behavior of elected officials is that they try to:

• A)maximize the size of their government salaries.
• B)maximize their control over the budget process.
• C)maximize the number of votes they receive in the next election.
• D)minimize the government's expenditures in order to balance the budget.
• E)conform to the wishes of special interest groups so that the government behaves as a single,consistent decision maker.

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Definitions:

Unanimous Consent

An agreement by all members present in a legislative body to set aside formal rules and expedite proceedings.

Compounding Periods

The frequency with which interest is added to the principal of a deposit or loan, affecting the total interest earned or paid.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specific rate of return.

Present Value

The present value of a future amount of money or series of cash flows, considering a certain rate of return.