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Chapter 16, Problem 2.6P
To determine
The consistency of offering “middle of the road” platforms with the median voter and rational ignorance concept.
Concept Introduction:
Rational ignorance is the decision that maximizes the utility to remain ignorant on a particular topic. If the action outweighs the
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