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. The outcome always reflects the preference of the richest voter
B. Under certain conditions, the outcome of majority voting will reflect the preference of the median voter
C. Voting never produces consistent outcomes
D. Only unanimous decisions are possible
Answer: Option B
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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B. Market Controlled Lending Rate
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D. Minimum Cost of Lending Rate

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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