The theory of public choice assumes that individual behavior in the political arena is motivated primarily by
A) the electorate
B) social welfare
C) public interest
D) altruism
E) self-interest

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The theory of public choice posits that individuals act primarily out of self-interest when participating in political processes, similar to their behavior in economic markets.

The Theory of Public Choice Assumes That Individual Behavior in the Political