In each case listed below, rationalize government action based on welfare economics. To reduce expenses incurred by voters returning home to cast their ballot paper on voting day for the 15thGeneral Election, caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that there will be no toll charges on November 18 and 19, 2022. The free toll charges involved highways operated by 30 concessionaires and will start beginning 12.01am on November 18 until 11.59pm on November 19, 2022.

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In each case listed below, rationalize government action based on welfare economics.

To reduce expenses incurred by voters returning home to cast their ballot paper on voting day for the 15thGeneral Election, caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that there will be no toll charges on November 18 and 19, 2022. The free toll charges involved highways operated by 30 concessionaires and will start beginning 12.01am on November 18 until 11.59pm on November 19, 2022. 

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