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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?
- Predictably Irrational
- The Myth of the Rational Voter (correct)
- Nudge
- Freakonomics
Who popularized the concept of rational irrationality?
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?
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?
According to Caplan, who selects bad policies in a democracy?
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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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