When Analyzing Public Sector Decision Making, Economic Theory Assumes Voters

Multiple Choice

When analyzing public sector decision making, economic theory assumes voters, politicians, and government officials will

A) respond to changes in personal benefits and costs when making public sector choices.
B) always pursue the public interest even when it conflicts with their private interests.
C) generally ignore the personal costs and benefits associated with their choices.
D) make decisions that seek to maximize the amount of benefits created for society as a whole.