Public choice theory
a. views individuals as reacting very differently in politics than in the marketplace.
b. does not agree with Locke's social-contract view as to the origin of government. c. helps explain why political parties and candidates do not like to offer clear policy
alternatives.
d. does not examine the economic cost of externalities.
c
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