Identify and describe the concept of public choice theory. How does it influence U.S. foreign policy?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should discuss the ideology of limited government, free enterprise, and contracting out or outsourcing of government services. Public choice theory argues that private firms are better able to provide services and goods at a cheaper price and in a more efficient manner than the government. This ideology transfers to NGOs, political parties, and public officials who in turn provide contracts to multinational corporations.
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A. involve themselves extensively in regulating the market B. determine the supply, demand, and prices of products in the market C. favor individual political and economic freedom of choice D. retain ownership of all large companies and businesses in the state that employ millions of people E. impose high taxes on citizens to solve the problem of economic inequality
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a. treatment variation validity. b. outcome validity. c. temporal validity. d. ecological validity.
One outcome of the Corrupt Bargain of 1824 was the __________
a. primary system b. caucus system c. Electoral College– d. national nominating convention