If voters lack an economic incentive to become informed about pending legislation, then their preferences become a constraint on legislators voting for rent-seeking legislation.

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This statement is backwards. If voters lack an economic incentive to become informed, it becomes easier for legislators to vote for rent-seeking legislation, as they will not face electoral consequences for doing so. When voters are well-informed, they can use their voices and votes to hold legislators accountable for their actions, providing a disincentive for rent-seeking behavior.

If Voters Lack an Economic Incentive to Become Informed About