To Vote or Not to Vote The Merits and Limits of Rational Choice Theory

Name: To Vote or Not to Vote The Merits and Limits of Rational Choice Theory
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ISBN: 9780822957348

ISBN-10: 0822957345

ISBN-13: 9780822957348

Edition: 2000

Authors: Andre Blais

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What makes people decide to vote? In addressing this simple question, Andreacute; Blais examines the factors that increase or decrease turnout at the aggregate, cross-national level and considers what affects peoplersquo;s decision to vote or to abstain. In doing so, Blais assesses the merits and limitations of the rational choice model in explaining voter behavior. The past few decades have witnessed a rise in the popularity of the rational choice model in accounting for voter turnout, and more recently a groundswell of outspoken opposition to rational choice theory. Blais tackles this controversial subject in an engaging and personal way, bringing together the opposing theories and…

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List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Publication date: 8/3/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Andrï¿½ Blais is Professor of Political Science and Canada Research Chair in Electoral Studies at the Universitï¿½ de Montrï¿½al.



Preface and Acknowledgments


Introduction. Is It Rational to Vote?



When and Where Are People More Likely to Vote?



Who Votes?



Do People Believe That Their Vote Could Be Decisive?



What Is the Cost of Voting?



Is It a Duty to Vote?



Do People Free Ride?


Conclusion: Rational Choice and Voting



Democratic Elections, 1972-95, and Participation Rate



Variables, Indicators, and Sources



1993 Study of Electoral Participation among University Students: Research Design



1993 Study of Electoral Participation among University Students: Question Wording



CSES Data, 1996-2000: Description of Variables



1995 Study by Thalheimer on the Importance of P in the Decision to Turn Out: Question Wording



1995 Quebec Referendum Study: Question Wording



1996 British Columbia Election Study: Question Wording



1996 Blais and Thalheimer Study on Reasons for Voting: Question Wording


Notes


References


Index