Summary: The Myth of the Rational Voter - Bryan Caplan

Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies

Business & Finance, Economics, Economic Development, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Elections
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Author: Capitol Reader ISBN: 9782511002285
Publisher: Must Read Summaries Publication: June 21, 2013
Imprint: Political Book Summaries Language: English
Author: Capitol Reader
ISBN: 9782511002285
Publisher: Must Read Summaries
Publication: June 21, 2013
Imprint: Political Book Summaries
Language: English

Complete summary of Bryan Caplan’s book: “The Myth of the RationalVoter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies”.

This summary of the ideas fromBryan Caplan’s book “The Myth of the Rational Voter” investigates why votersare largely influenced by misconceptions, irrational beliefs and personalopinions. In his book, the author reveals how voters continue to elect thecandidates that share their personal beliefs, which means that bad policies arechosen again and again due to public demand. Caplan boldly questionsassumptions about America’s politics and claims that democracy is failingbecause politicians choose bad policies to satisfy the electorate.

Added-value of this summary:

• Save time
• Understand key concepts
• Expand your political knowledge

To learn more, read “The Myth of the Rational Voter” and find out thetruth behind American politics and how irrational voters essentially hold allthe power.

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Complete summary of Bryan Caplan’s book: “The Myth of the RationalVoter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies”.

This summary of the ideas fromBryan Caplan’s book “The Myth of the Rational Voter” investigates why votersare largely influenced by misconceptions, irrational beliefs and personalopinions. In his book, the author reveals how voters continue to elect thecandidates that share their personal beliefs, which means that bad policies arechosen again and again due to public demand. Caplan boldly questionsassumptions about America’s politics and claims that democracy is failingbecause politicians choose bad policies to satisfy the electorate.

Added-value of this summary:

• Save time
• Understand key concepts
• Expand your political knowledge

To learn more, read “The Myth of the Rational Voter” and find out thetruth behind American politics and how irrational voters essentially hold allthe power.

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