Chapter 3. The Rationality of Political Ignorance

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface to the Second Edition ix
4. Acknowledgments for the First Edition xiii
5. Introduction 1
6. Chapter 1. The Extent of Political Ignorance 17
7. Chapter 2. Do Voters Know Enough? 47
8. Chapter 3. The Rationality of Political Ignorance 74
9. Chapter 4. The Shortcomings of Shortcuts 106
10. Chapter 5. Foot Voting vs. Ballot Box Voting 136
11. Chapter 6. Political Ignorance and Judicial Review 182
12. Chapter 7. Can Voter Knowledge Be Increased? 197
13. Conclusion 224
14. Appendix 233
15. Notes 235
16. Index 281