Even in a democratic government, elected officials may end up pursuing policies that go against the preferences of the people due to the following reasons, except

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The invisible hand of the market, a concept introduced by Adam Smith, refers to the self-regulating nature of the marketplace in determining how resources are allocated. It is not a reason why elected officials might pursue policies against the preferences of the people. The other options (A, C, D) are related to political processes and can lead to such a situation.

Even in a Democratic Government, Elected Officials May End Up