The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies - New Edition
by Bryan Caplan
Bryan Caplan challenges the belief that voters act rationally, revealing how persistent biases lead democracies to adopt economically harmful policies despite expert warnings.
About This Book
The Myth of the Rational Voter examines why democratic electorates often support policies that economists consider harmful.
Bryan Caplan argues that rational irrationality among voters leads to systematic biases in public decision-making.
The book analyzes four major biases that distort voter preferences and contribute to suboptimal government outcomes.
Caplan uses empirical evidence to show how these biases persist despite available information and expert consensus.
This new edition updates the original arguments with additional data and responses to common criticisms.
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