Why would evaluating a policy only by expenditure be incomplete?

Correct answer: Because outcomes, justice, access, and effectiveness must also be examined

The correct answer is A. Expenditure tells us how much money was used, but it does not by itself tell us whether the policy solved the intended problem. A proper evaluation asks whether the promised service reached the target group, whether access was fair, whether disadvantaged people benefited, whether resources were used efficiently, and whether measurable outcomes improved. Spending can be high while delivery remains poor, or spending can be lower than expected while a well-designed programme achieves useful results. Option B is wrong because funding is relevant to implementation, even though it is not the only measure. C is wrong because spending alone never guarantees success. D is wrong because many public authorities, not only courts, spend public money. Memory cue: expenditure is an input; public benefit is the outcome.