A Common Assumption That Economists Make About the Behavior of Elected

question 152

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 the size of 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:

Disruptive Acts

Behaviors or actions that interrupt normal business operations or disturb the workplace environment.

Persuading

The act of convincing others to adopt a particular viewpoint or to undertake a specific course of action through logical, emotional, or contextual arguments.

Encouraging

Offering support, confidence, or hope to someone, often aimed at motivating or boosting morale.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group consensus overrides people's common sense desire to present alternatives or express an unpopular opinion.