Question

What are some reasons people might find acquiring information about politics and voting rational, in contrast to rational ignorance theory?

Short answer

In contrast to rational ignorance theory, some people may find acquiring information about politics and voting rational because information about voting may be beneficial to some especially to political fans.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Rational Ignorance.

Rational ignorance is the theory that rational people will not vote if the costs of becoming informed and voting are too

high or because they know their vote will not be decisive in the election.

Step 2. Reasons for information.

In contrast to rational ignorance theory, some people may find acquiring information about politics and voting rational because information about voting may be beneficial to some especially to political fans. Some people like gaining information about politics to debate about them or to study about them further. If the benefits of voting information exceed voting costs people prefer voting.