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Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?
Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?
Economist Bryan Caplan.
In what book did Bryan Caplan expand upon the implications of rational irrationality for democracy?
In what book did Bryan Caplan expand upon the implications of rational irrationality for democracy?
The Myth of the Rational Voter.
What was the original purpose of the concept of rational irrationality?
What was the original purpose of the concept of rational irrationality?
To explain how detrimental policies could be implemented in a democracy.
According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?
According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?
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Which philosopher embraced the concept of rational irrationality as an explanation for irrationality in politics?
Which philosopher embraced the concept of rational irrationality as an explanation for irrationality in politics?
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