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What's another term for the public choice theory?

  • Human choice theory

  • Public decision theory

  • Collective action theory

  • Non-market decision-making

Answer

Public choice theory, also known as non-market decision-making, is a branch of economics that studies how public institutions make decisions and how public policy affects the allocation of resources. Theory argues that public officials are motivated by self-interest, just like private individuals, and that they will use their power to maximize their own utility, rather than the public good.
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