Politicians have a strong incentive to support projects even when their costs outweigh their benefits if:

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When the costs of a project are spread widely across taxpayers and the benefits are concentrated on a small group, politicians have a strong incentive to support the project because the small group that benefits may be able to provide significant support in the form of donations, campaign contributions, or other forms of political support. In contrast, if the costs are concentrated among a small group and the benefits are widely dispersed across taxpayers, politicians may be hesitant to support the project because the small group that bears the costs may be particularly vocal in opposition.

Politicians Have a Strong Incentive to Support Projects Even When