"I know that my vote alone will not influence whether or not any new foreign trade legislation is enacted, so I have decided not to spend the time learning about various legislative proposals." This quote reflects an example of
A) the free-rider problem.
B) government failure.
C) rational ignorance.
D) voter inefficiency.

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This quote reflects rational ignorance, where an individual chooses not to become informed about an issue because they believe their single vote will not make a significant difference in the outcome.

"I Know That My Vote Alone Will Not Influence Whether