Bureaucratic overprovision of a public good could occur because
A) bureaucrats attempt to maximise efficiency.
B) of a failure of minimum differentiation.
C) of rational ignorance among voters.
D) voters want more of the good than do bureaucrats.

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Rational ignorance among voters can lead to bureaucratic overprovision of a public good because voters may not be sufficiently informed or motivated to monitor and influence public spending decisions effectively, allowing bureaucrats to expand provision beyond optimal levels.

Bureaucratic Overprovision of a Public Good Could Occur Because