Rational Ignorance Helps Explain Why:​

question 25

Multiple Choice

Rational ignorance helps explain why:​

• A)legislators often trade votes on key issues to produce positive sum games between them.
• B)legislators usually disregard the desires of those constituencies that cannot influence their chances for reelection.
• C)legislation generates large benefits for a few people but imposes costs on many people.
• D)individuals or firms attempt to obtain favorable treatment from government officials.
• E)voters may choose to remain ignorant of issues when there are large costs associated with becoming informed.

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