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Author Caplan, Bryan Douglas, 1971-

Title The myth of the rational voter : why democracies choose bad policies / Bryan Caplan.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. ; Woodstock : Princeton University Press, 2008.
2007.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  320.6 C244M    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 276 pages ; 24 cm
Note Originally published: 2007.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction: The paradox of democracy -- Beyond the miracle of aggregation -- Systematically biased beliefs about economics -- Evidence from the survey of Americans and economists on the economy -- Classical public choice and the failure of rational ignorance -- Rational irrationality -- From irrationality to policy -- Irrationality and the supply side of politics -- "Market fundamentalism" versus the religion of democracy -- Conclusion: In praise of the study of folly.
Subject Economic policy.
Democracy.
Political sociology.
Representative government and representation.
Rationalism.
ISBN 9780691138732 paperback
0691138737 paperback
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