Rational abstention is the:
A) decision to become informed about public issues even if the marginal cost of obtaining information is greater than the marginal benefit.
B) decision not to vote in an election because the marginal cost is greater than the marginal benefit.
C) production of goods that are not subject to the exclusion principle and are nonrival in consumption.
D) efforts by individuals or firms to receive benefits, usually through political means, that they would not otherwise receive.

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Rational abstention is the decision not to vote in an election because the marginal cost is greater than the marginal benefit. This means that individuals assess the cost of taking time off work, traveling to a polling station, and casting a vote against the perceived benefit of their vote making a difference and influencing the outcome of the election. If the cost outweighs the benefit, they will choose not to vote.

Rational Abstention Is The