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Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?
Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?
- Bryan Caplan (correct)
- Michael Huemer
- Milton Friedman
- John Maynard Keynes
In which book did Bryan Caplan expand upon the implications of rational irrationality for democracy?
In which book did Bryan Caplan expand upon the implications of rational irrationality for democracy?
- Nudge
- The Myth of the Rational Voter (correct)
- Predictably Irrational
- Freakonomics
According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?
According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?
- Government officials
- Voters themselves (correct)
- Economic advisors
- Interest groups
Who embraced the concept of rational irrationality as an explanation for irrationality in politics?
Who embraced the concept of rational irrationality as an explanation for irrationality in politics?
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What did Caplan posit as the two types of rationality?
What did Caplan posit as the two types of rationality?
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