The branch of economics that examines the self-interested behavior of politicians, lobbyists, agencies, bureaucrats, and voters is called
A) microeconomics.
B) macroeconomics.
C) econometrics.
D) public choice.

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Public choice theory is the branch of economics that studies the decision-making behavior of voters, politicians, and government officials from the perspective of economic theory, particularly focusing on how their self-interest and the incentives they face affect public policy and resource allocation.

The Branch of Economics That Examines the Self-Interested Behavior of Politicians