The Myth of the Rational Voter
Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies - New Edition
Bryan Caplan
The book argues that voters are systematically ill-informed and irrational about economics and policy issues, leading to suboptimal democratic outcomes. It suggests that voters' biases are entrenched and persistent, causing democracies to enact inefficient policies that cater to misconceptions rather than evidence-based solutions.
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