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To Vote or Not to Vote The Merits and Limits of Rational Choice Theory Political Science

by [Blais, Andre]

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What makes people decide to vote? In addressing this simple question, Andr\u00e9 Blais examines the factors that increase or decrease turnout at the aggregate, cross-national level and considers what affects people\u2019s decision to vote or to abstain. In doing so, Blais assesses the merits and limitations of the rational choice model in explaining voter behavior. The past few decades have witnessed a rise in the popularity of the rational choice model in accounting for voter turnout, and more recently a groundswell of outspoken opposition to rational choice theory.

Blais tackles this controversial subject in an engaging and personal way, bringing together the opposing theories and literatures, and offering convincing tests of these different viewpoints. Most important, he handles the discussion in a clear and balanced manner. Using new data sets from many countries, Blais concludes that while rational choice is an important tool--even when it doesn\u2019t work--its empirical contribution to understanding why people vote is quite limited.

Whether one supports rational choice theory or opposes it, Blais\u2019s evenhanded and timely analysis will certainly be of interest, and is well-suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level classes.

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  • University of Pittsburgh Brand
  • Aug 3, 2000 Pub Date:
  • 9780822957348 ISBN-13:
  • 0822957345 ISBN-10:
  • 216.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 9 in * 0.7 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: