A Cattle Rancher in Wyoming Decides That It Is Too

question 52

Multiple Choice

A cattle rancher in Wyoming decides that it is too much trouble to drive 20 miles into town to vote in the county commissioner election.This is an example of:

• A) the median voter principle.
• B) rational abstention.
• C) rational ignorance.
• D) rent seeking.

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Definitions:

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