In the context of public finance, the 'Median Voter Theorem' predicts that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of public finance, the 'Median Voter Theorem' predicts that:
A. Voting never produces consistent outcomes
B. The outcome always reflects the preference of the richest voter
C. Under certain conditions, the outcome of majority voting will reflect the preference of the median voter
D. Only unanimous decisions are possible
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The median voter theorem states that if preferences are single-peaked, majority rule yields the outcome most preferred by the median voter.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act' applies to:
A. Central Government
B. Private companies
C. RBI only
D. State governments only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The FRBM Act primarily applies to the Central Government.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' provides income support to all landholding farmer families, irrespective of landholding size.
A. True
B. Only for marginal farmers
C. Only for small farmers
D. False

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
PM-KISAN covers all landholding farmer families subject to certain exclusions, irrespective of landholding size.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Debt Overhang' refers to:
A. Only household debt
B. A situation where existing debt is so large that it discourages new investment
C. Only short-term liquidity problems
D. A situation of low public debt

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Debt overhang occurs when a high level of existing debt reduces the incentive for new investment because a large part of the returns would accrue to existing creditors rather than to the investor.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1