Altruism and Self-Interest in Democracies

Individual Participation in Government

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
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Author: R. Jankowski ISBN: 9781137391537
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: January 26, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: R. Jankowski
ISBN: 9781137391537
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: January 26, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

Individuals have little incentive to vote, acquire political information or contribute campaign funds, because their vote has very little chance of affecting the outcome of an election. Jankowski offers an explanation and evidence for political participation based on the fact that most individuals are weakly altruistic.

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Individuals have little incentive to vote, acquire political information or contribute campaign funds, because their vote has very little chance of affecting the outcome of an election. Jankowski offers an explanation and evidence for political participation based on the fact that most individuals are weakly altruistic.

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