The 2008 U.S. financial bailouts were met with public opposition despite the fact that they staved off a depression and were being repaid. This illustrates that __________
a. opinion polls have no impact on government decisions
b. elected officials often misunderstand what opinion polls show
c. mass opinion should play a greater role in economic policy making
d. the public is often swayed by emotional rather than rational considerations
d
Political Science
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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In economic policy, the basic principle underlying conservatism is _____
a. laissez faire b. government regulation c. central planning d. social equality e. collective responsibility
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