The Rational Irrationality Quiz
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In which book did Bryan Caplan expand upon the implications of rational irrationality for democracy?

  • Predictably Irrational
  • The Myth of the Rational Voter (correct)
  • Nudge
  • Freakonomics

    • Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?

  • Bryan Caplan (correct)
  • John Nash
  • Michael Huemer
  • Adam Smith

    • What was the original purpose of the concept of rational irrationality?

  • To analyze religious belief
  • To explain how detrimental policies could be implemented in a democracy (correct)
  • To challenge mainstream economics and game theory
  • To promote irrational behavior in politics

    • According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?

    <p>Voters themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who embraced the concept of rational irrationality as an explanation for irrationality in politics?

    <p>Michael Huemer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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