As Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $7

question 96

Multiple Choice

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $7 million was earmarked to build a bridge over a railroad crossing so that 168 Nebraska town residents wouldn't have to wait for the trains to pass. Which of the following best explains why this proposal was passed?

• A) The benefits were highly diffused while the costs were very concentrated.
• B) The costs were highly diffused while the benefits were very concentrated.
• C) The costs were external while the benefits were internal.
• D) The total benefit to the bridge was greater than the total cost.

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