The Equation for the "Paradox of Voting" Is Expressed as PB-

question 18

Multiple Choice

The equation for the "paradox of voting" is expressed as pB- C, and it is assumed that if the value is greater than zero, the individual will vote. In this equation, ________________.

• A) p is the probability that an individual's participation will influence the outcome
• B) C is the cost of staying home and abstaining from voting
• C) B is the individual's benefit from the election outcome matching his or her preferences
• D) B is the benefit felt by the individual from turning out to vote
• E) p is the probability that an individual's participation will influence the outcome and B is the individual's benefit from the election outcome matching his or her preferences