Public choice theory emphasizes the role of self-interest in public decision making.
A central tenet of public choice theory is that bureaucrats are just as selfish (utility maximizing)as everyone else.

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Public choice theory assumes that individuals, including bureaucrats, act in their own self-interest and seek to maximize their own utility. Therefore, bureaucrats are viewed as being just as self-interested as any other individual when making decisions within the public sector.

Public Choice Theory Emphasizes the Role of Self-Interest in Public