Questions: Multiple Choice Question Government intervention may NOT be well executed due to the possibility that policy will be captured by special interest groups developing countries trade partners foreign governments

Multiple Choice Question Government intervention may NOT be well executed due to the possibility that policy will be captured by special interest groups developing countries trade partners foreign governments
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question Government intervention may NOT be well executed due to the possibility that policy will be captured by special interest groups developing countries trade partners foreign governments
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The answer is: special interest groups.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Special interest groups: This is the correct answer. Government intervention may not be well executed if policy decisions are influenced or "captured" by special interest groups. These groups can exert significant influence over policymakers to enact legislation or regulations that benefit their specific interests, often at the expense of the general public.

  2. Developing countries: This option is incorrect. While developing countries may face challenges in executing government interventions effectively due to limited resources or institutional capacity, the question specifically asks about the capture of policy, which is more directly related to the influence of special interest groups.

  3. Trade partners: This option is incorrect. Trade partners may influence government policies through negotiations and trade agreements, but this influence is not typically referred to as "policy capture." Policy capture specifically involves domestic groups exerting undue influence over national policy.

  4. Foreign governments: This option is incorrect. Although foreign governments can influence domestic policies through diplomacy or economic pressure, the term "policy capture" is generally used to describe the undue influence of domestic special interest groups on government policy.

In summary, the correct answer is special interest groups, as they are the entities most likely to capture policy and influence government intervention in a way that may not be well executed.

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