Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of
A) dissatisfaction of many voters with the limited choice of candidates.
B) lack of civic responsibility of the electorate.
C) net costs of voting that many voters perceive.
D) rational ignorance of many voters of the actual date of the elections.

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Public choice economists argue that individuals engage in rational cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether to vote or not, and for many voters, the costs of voting (such as time, effort, and information costs) may outweigh the benefits. As a result, they perceive net costs of voting and choose not to participate in elections.

Public Choice Economists Often Explain Low Voter Turnouts in Terms