According to public choice theory, which of the following is not a likely reason that government policy might benefit only a narrow interest group?
A) If the benefits to the narrow interest group are relatively large, they have an incentive to invest a lot of money and effort in lobbying government.
B) If the costs of this policy are spread out among the general population, and are a very small burden for anyone person, then those paying the costs have little incentive to organize opposition.
C) The additional rewards of a policy to the general population outweigh the additional costs that are imposed on a narrow interest group.
D) Politicians follow their own self-interest and seek to maximize their reelection chances rather than promoting the best interests of society.

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Option C is not a likely reason that government policy might benefit only a narrow interest group, as it suggests that the policy provides additional rewards to the general population that outweigh the additional costs imposed on the narrow interest group. This implies that the policy is beneficial for society as a whole and not just a specific interest group. Option A and B are both potential reasons why a narrow interest group may benefit from government policy, as they suggest that lobbying efforts and lack of organized opposition can lead to policy that benefits a specific group at the cost of the general population. Option D is also a potential reason for policy benefiting a narrow interest group, as politicians may prioritize their own self-interest in getting reelected over the broader interests of society.

According to Public Choice Theory, Which of the Following Is