William Riker and Peter Ordeshook argued that Anthony Downs' theory of economic voting was incomplete because it did not calculate which of the following as a benefit of voting?

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Riker and Ordeshook introduced the concept of "civic duty" as a benefit of voting, which was not accounted for in Anthony Downs' original economic theory of voting. They argued that people derive satisfaction from fulfilling their civic duty, which can motivate them to vote even when the economic benefits are minimal.

William Riker and Peter Ordeshook Argued That Anthony Downs' Theory