Public choice theory views policy as
a. similar to the decisions made in marketplaces.
b. driven by the desires of the few who have power.
c. the outcome of conflict between self-interested groups. d. rational choice made in competitive situations.
a
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A) the status survey B) a randomized control-group design C) a single-group, time-series design D) a pretest-posttest design
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a. Expertise on issues b. Knowledge of the legislative process c. Where a group stands on an issue d. All of the above
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