Rational ignorance refers to the:
A) lack of incentive voters have to become well informed about candidates and issues because their vote is unlikely to affect
The outcome of an election.
B) problem of not enough information being supplied to voters because politicians are not spending enough on campaign adds
To inform voters of their positions on issues.
C) fact that most people choose to become just as well informed when making choices as consumers as they do when making
Choices as voters.
D) lack of rational analysis on the part of voters when they choose not to become informed about candidates and issues
Even though this knowledge would produce great personal
Benefit to them.
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