Asked by Jaida McNair on Apr 24, 2024
Government loan subsidies for mohair production illustrate
A) why special-interest effects are often characterized by concentrated benefits and diffuse costs.
B) why special-interest effects are often characterized by concentrated costs and diffuse benefits.
C) that larger groups carry greater political weight than smaller groups.
D) the moral hazard problem.
Government Loan Subsidies
Financial support from the government that reduces the cost of borrowing for certain individuals, businesses, or sectors.
Special-Interest Effects
The impact of policies or actions that benefit a small group at the expense of the general public, often due to lobbying or political influence.
Mohair Production
The process of producing yarn or fabric from the hair of the Angora goat.
- Examine the role that electoral systems and special-interest groups play in shaping public policy and allocating governmental resources.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the role that electoral systems and special-interest groups play in shaping public policy and allocating governmental resources.