Question

Government failure can happen when politicians don't objectively weigh all the ___________ of various programs. Because politicians want voter support, they often favor programs with ____________, sometimes despite the cost.

A. opportunity costs / clear-cut benefits
B. costs and benefits / immediate benefits
C. options / low voter support
D. choices / high costs

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B.

Government failure can happen when politicians don't objectively weigh all the costs and benefits of various programs. Because politicians want voter support, they often favor programs with immediate benefits, sometimes despite the cost.

Answer 2

I will start with the second option: this has to be something that the voters would like but which would not be in the end beneficial: the best answer is "immediate benefits".
"costs and benefits" are also the best answer for the first part: they should weight the costs and benefits: the correct answer is B.