Democracy for Realists
Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government
Christopher H. Achen|Larry M. Bartels
The book challenges the conventional wisdom of democratic theory, arguing that voters are not rational actors who choose candidates based on policy preferences, but rather are influenced by social identities and partisan loyalties. It presents evidence that elections often reflect the performance of the economy and current events rather than a thoughtful assessment of candidates and their platforms.
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