Scenario 6-1
The quotation below relates to the following question(s).
"The ideal policy,from the viewpoint of the state,is one with identifiable beneficiaries,each of whom is helped appreciably,at the cost of many unidentifiable persons,none of whom is hurt very much." (George Stigler,A Dialogue on the Proper Economic Role of the State)
-Which of the following groups does the quotation in Scenario 6-1 suggest would have the most influence on public sector action?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The quotation suggests that public sector action will be influenced by identifiable beneficiaries who will be helped appreciably, implying that special interest groups with clear beneficiaries and goals will have the most influence on public sector action. The other options - taxpayers, nonunion workers, and consumers - are more broad categories and do not necessarily have clear beneficiaries that match the ideal policy described in the quotation.

Scenario 6-1 The Quotation Below Relates to the Following Question(s)