Why doesn't the process of electing officials prevent rent-seeking and corruption?

A. It actually does prevent this behavior in the real world.
B. People are generally disinterested in preventing both of these in government.
C. Those who win special favors through this behavior simply pay others off to keep them from whistleblowing.
D. The cost of gathering such information is often too costly.


Answer: D

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