##  [Public Choice Theory](/index.php/public-choice-theory) 

  ##  [Public Choice Theory](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/public-choice-theory-0) 

  

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Definition

A theoretical framework that applies the tools and assumptions of economic analysis—especially incentive reasoning and individual choice—to political decision-making, modeling voters, politicians, bureaucrats, and interest groups as agents whose preferences and strategic interactions shape public outcomes.