Which of the following is most usefully thought of as a principal-agent problem?

A. the problem elected leaders have in ensuring bureaucrats carry out their wishes
B. the problems courts have in getting citizens to abide by their decisions
C. the problem politicians face in getting voters to vote for them
D. the problems presidents and prime ministers have when “cohabitating”


A. the problem elected leaders have in ensuring bureaucrats carry out their wishes

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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