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

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Riker and Ordeshook added the concept of civic duty to Downs' economic model of voting, arguing that the sense of civic responsibility or duty was a significant benefit of voting that Downs had overlooked. This addition helped to explain why people vote even when the costs seem to outweigh the direct benefits.

William Riker and Peter Ordeshook Argued That Anthony Downs' Theory