One result of the public choice model is that most economists believe that

A) policymakers may have incentives to intervene in the economy in ways that do not promote economic efficiency.
B) the voting paradox will prevent voters from selecting the best person for public office.
C) when market failure occurs, government intervention will always lead to a more efficient outcome.
D) government intervention will always result in a reduction in economic efficiency in regulated markets.


A

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