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Chapter 18: Q. 8 (page 441)

How does rational ignorance discourage voting?

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Voters are discourgaed because they feel that their single vote cannot impact the policies.

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Step 1. Meaning of Rational Ignorance.

Rational ignorance refers to the situation when the cost of getting information is higher than the benefits achieved from making an informed decision.

Step 2. Reason for rational ignorance discouraging voters.

Rational ignorance discourages voters because they think that their single vote could result in no change in the outcome of elections. They are not interested in voting because they think that the outcome will bring no change to the way of living and remain uninformed.

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What are some possible ways to encourage voter participation and overcome rational ignorance?

Given that rational ignorance discourages some people from becoming informed about elections, is it necessarily a good idea to encourage greater voter turnout? Why or why not?

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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