Public choice refers to
A) the decisions and decision-making processes that individuals go through to solve public problems.
B) political decisions made in the interest of the public at large.
C) the application of economic principles and tools to public-sector decision making.
D) the process that individuals undergo to decide what goods and services they will purchase and consume.
E) the process that individuals undergo to decide whether or not they will pursue a career government service.

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Public choice theory is the application of economic principles and tools to public-sector decision making. It analyzes how individuals and groups make decisions in the political process and how those decisions affect public policy. The focus is on understanding how incentives, institutions, and rules shape the behavior of politicians, bureaucrats, and voters.

Public Choice Refers to