Chapter 18: Q. 11 (page 441)
Why do legislators vote for spending projects in districts that are not their own?
Legislators vote for spending projects in districts that are not their own to gain support from other legislators.
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Say that the government is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants in Tobaccoville. There are 1 million people living there, and each would benefit by \(200 from this smoking ban. However, there are two large tobacco companies in Tobaccoville and the ban would cost them \)5 million each. What are the proposed policy's total costs and benefits? Do you think it will pass?
How does rational ignorance discourage voting?
What are some alternatives to a “first past the post” system that might reduce the problem of voting cycles?
Based on the theory of rational ignorance, what should we expect to happen to voter turnout as the internet makes information easier to obtain?
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