This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Under what conditions might the median voter's preferred outcome not be selected through majority ... (Read 56 times)

natalie2426

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
Under what conditions might the median voter's preferred outcome not be selected through majority rule?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Transforming the tax base of an income tax by subtracting savings has the advantage that _____.
 
  a. a progressive rate structure can be applied to a consumption tax
  b. all income can be taxed at a flat rate
  c. it double taxes income
   d. it guarantees progressivity



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cascooper22

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Answer to Question 1

The median voter's preferred outcome might not be selected through majority rule if one or more voters have multiple-peaked preferences. That is, a particular voter might prefer an outcome farther away from his preferred outcome to one closer to his preferred outcome. This opens the possibility that there are many possible majority rule outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

a





 

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library