Criticisms of the rational cost-benefit analysis model of determining policy include concerns that

A. many conflicting needs cannot be validly compared.
B. it is difficult for scientific data to be brought into play.
C. costs of implementing policies determined in this manner would typically be higher than produced by other models.


Answer: A

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