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 is a concept in economics that refers to the self-regulating nature of the marketplace. It is not a reason why elected officials may pursue policies against the preferences of the people. The other options - the special-interest effect, limited and bundled choice in elections, and the majority voting system - all provide explanations for how democratic governments may not always act in accordance with popular preferences.

Even in a Democratic Government, Elected Oﬃcials May End Up