The choice of a voter to remain uninformed because the marginal cost of obtaining information is greater than the marginal benefit from obtaining knowledge is called:
A) irrational ignorance.
B) rational ignorance.
C) collective interest.
D) choice.

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Rational ignorance is when a voter chooses to not obtain information on a subject because the cost of obtaining that information exceeds the potential benefits. This may occur when the voter believes their vote will not have a significant impact or when the subject matter is too complex to fully comprehend. This is different from irrational ignorance, which occurs when a voter deliberately chooses to remain uninformed despite the potential benefits of obtaining knowledge. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

The Choice of a Voter to Remain Uninformed Because the Marginal