Most economists who study "public choice theory" now agree that an important possible source of "government failure" is
A)that it is not possible for civil servants to determine the allocatively efficient provision of government services.
B)that most civil servants are incompetent.
C)that politicians and civil servants have their own objectives that may conflict with the national interest.
D)governments govern undemocratically.
E)politicians are incompetent or corrupt.

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Public choice theory highlights that politicians and civil servants often have their own objectives and interests that may not align with the national interest. This can lead to policies and decisions that benefit certain groups or individuals at the expense of the larger society. Therefore, government failure can result from the inability to prioritize the national interest over individual and political interests.

Most Economists Who Study "Public Choice Theory" Now Agree That