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The impact of rational participation models on voting attitudes

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Rational models generally predict that only a few people should vote in most elections. A major reason why turnout is so high today is because of the numerous positive messages which citizens are routinely given about the value of their vote. A month after discussion of a model of rational participation, individuals were found to be more negative toward the institution of elections. A major reason for voting continued to be the feeling of duty to participate; subjects who felt no moral obligation would not go to the polls even if they were very interested in an election. Copyright Martinus Nijhoff Publishers bv 1980

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  • Gregory Brunk, 1980. "The impact of rational participation models on voting attitudes," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 35(5), pages 549-564, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:35:y:1980:i:5:p:549-564
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00140085
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