Is there anyone that can assist me with these questions?
Critical Thinking Questions:
- What are some reasons people might find acquiring
information about politics and voting rational, in
contrast to rational ignorance theory?
2. What are some possible ways to encourage voter
participation and overcome rational ignorance?
3. Given that rational ignorance discourages some
people from becoming informed about elections, is it
necessarily a good idea to encourage greater voter
turnout? Why or why not?
4. When Microsoft was founded, the company
devoted very few resources to lobbying activities. After
a high-profile antitrust case against it, however, the
company began to lobby heavily. Why does it make
financial sense for companies to invest in lobbyists?
5. Representatives of competing firms often comprise
special interest groups. Why are competitors sometimes
willing to cooperate in order to form lobbying
associations?
6. Should minimum wage be increased? Explain what are positives and negatives.