The "Principal-Agent Problem" Often Arises in Public Choice When Politicians

question 139

True/False

The "principal-agent problem" often arises in public choice when politicians pursue the best interests of their
constituents.

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Definitions:

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, honest, and deserving of trust, often considered a key attribute in establishing and maintaining relationships.

Relational Goals

Objectives or aims that focus on establishing, maintaining, or improving relationships with others.

Parental Investment

The time and effort that parents must invest in each child they produce.

Kin Selection

The idea that natural selection led to greater tendencies to help close kin than to help those with whom we have little genetic relationship.