Economic theory of democracy and rational voter: pages: 177-202

Ivan Mladenović

doi:10.2298/FID0902177M

Economic theory of democracy and rational voter

pages: 177-202

Authors

Ivan Mladenović Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/FID0902177M

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze Downs' conceptions of economic theory of democracy and rational voter. The author will defend the thesis that concept of duty as a solution for the paradox of not voting cannot be successfully integrated into the framework of economic theory of democracy. Keywords: rationality, democracy, voting, utility, rational choice theory

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Published

08.06.2009

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2009)

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STUDIES AND ARTICLES

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“Economic theory of democracy and rational voter: pages: 177-202” (2009) Filozofija i društvo/Philosophy and Society, 20(2). doi:10.2298/FID0902177M.