Anthony Downs, in the Economic Theory of Democracy, Argues That

question 68

Multiple Choice

Anthony Downs, in The Economic Theory of Democracy, argues that voters choose to remain "rationally ignorant" when they vote in elections, knowing relatively little about the candidates or the issues.What economic principle would you invoke to explain this behavior?

• A)public good theory 
• B)moral hazard 
• C)the cost of information 
• D)risk aversion

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Definitions:

Neuronal Multiplication

The process of neuron proliferation, where neurons divide and increase in number, particularly during prenatal development.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body in the form of electrical signals.

Embryonic Period

The stage of prenatal development from about the second to the eighth week after conception, where major organs and structures begin to develop.

Behavioral State

refers to an individual's current condition or manner of acting that encompasses emotional, arousal, and readiness to respond states.