Policy makers and other politically active individuals seek to reach a decision that is satisfactory rather than optimal to the individual, which leads to less than rational and less than efficient public policy.

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Policy makers often have multiple and conflicting interests to consider when making decisions, which can lead to compromises and trade-offs in order to reach a decision that meets the needs of various stakeholders. This can result in policies that are less than optimal from a purely rational or efficient perspective.

Policy Makers and Other Politically Active Individuals Seek to Reach