Question

The canon of benefit' of public expenditure states that spending should be:

• A. Focused solely on generating revenue for the government.
• B. Allocated to projects with the lowest immediate cost.
• C. Concentrated on areas with minimal public interest.
• D. Directed toward the activities that yield the maximum social advantage.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Directed toward the activities that yield the maximum social advantage.

• The canon of benefit asserts that public expenditure should be allocated to projects and services that provide the greatest benefit to society as a whole.