The top ten causes of death in the United States in 2010 included all of the following but

Public choice theory predicts that

a) voters are rationally ignorant b) voters are fully informed about the effects of policies c) governments make choices that achieve an efficient provision of public goods d) votes are based on reality, not perceptions

Which of the following is a discretionary fiscal policy action?

A) a progressive tax system that leads to an increase in income tax revenues during an economic boom B) a deliberate tax cut when the economy experiences high unemployment C) an increase in the amount of unemployment compensation because more people become unemployed D) an increase in Supplemental Security Income payments when more people become eligible for the benefits