Public choice theory applies economic principles to political decision-making, analyzing how self-interest shapes government actions and policies. It is used to predict voting behavior, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and regulatory outcomes. Voters, policymakers, and economists benefit by understanding incentives behind public decisions, enabling better-designed institutions that align individual motives with collective welfare.
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