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Critical Thinking Questions:
What are some reasons people might find acquiring
information about politics and voting rational, in
contrast to rational ignorance theory?
- What are some possible ways to encourage voter
participation and overcome rational ignorance?
- Given that rational ignorance discourages some
people from becoming informed about elections, is it
necessarily a good idea to encourage greater voter
turnout? Why or why not?
- When Microsoft was founded, the company
devoted very few resources to lobbying activities. After
a high-profile antitrust case against it, however, the
company began to lobby heavily. Why does it make
financial sense for companies to invest in lobbyists?
- Representatives of competing firms often comprise
special interest groups. Why are competitors sometimes
willing to cooperate in order to form lobbying
associations?
- Should minimum wage be increased? Explain what are positives and negatives.
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