As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $7 million was earmarked to build a bridge over a railroad crossing so that 168 Nebraska town residents wouldn't have to wait for the trains to pass. Which of the following best explains why this proposal was passed?

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The costs of waiting for the train were spread out among the 168 residents, while the benefits of the bridge would primarily benefit them. Thus, the costs were highly diffused while the benefits were very concentrated, making it easier to justify the expense.

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