A Woman Approached Senator Adlai Stevenson When He Was Running

Multiple Choice

A woman approached Senator Adlai Stevenson when he was running for president, saying, "Senator, you have the vote of every thinking person!" The Senator is often credited with responding: "That's not enough, madam, we need a majority!" Which concept does this quip best reflect?

A) rational ignorance
B) opportunity cost
C) diffuse costs and concentrated benefits
D) median voter theorem