The Answer Is: "Rational Ignorance

question 46

Multiple Choice

The answer is: "rational ignorance." What is the question?

• A) Why do special interest groups lobby politicians?
• B) What causes a candidate in a two-person political race to take polls?
• C) What explains why voters often know very little about the candidates and the issues?
• D) What motivates the free rider?

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