Why is time an important factor in cost-benefit analysis?

What will be an ideal response?


The cost and benefits of most projects do not occur all at once but accrue over a number of years. Policymakers must be certain that the long-term costs and benefits as well as the short-term consequences are positive.

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Polls find that people with postgraduate education are less likely to _________ than those with bachelor’s degrees

a. identify themselves as Democrats b. identify themselves as Independents c. identify themselves as Republicans d. move away from political participation e. vote for third party candidates

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The elderly often vote against programs favored by younger voters; younger voters often vote against programs favored by the elderly

Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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The three-fifths compromise was repealed by the Fourteenth Amendment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In order to ensure victory in general elections, candidates revise their message to attract moderate voters. This is an example of Anthony Downs'

A) ?maximum voter theorem. B) ?median voter theorem. C) ?rational voter theorem. D) ?minimal voter theorem. E) ?truthful voter theorem.

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