Using underlying priorities for rational choice explanations: An analysis of the bearing of postmaterialism and materialism on the weight of determina

by Pascal Konig and Pascal König

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - Political systems in general and in comparison, grade: 1,0, University of Mannheim, language: English, abstract: This enquiry deals with the shortcomings of rational choice theory in explaining voter turnout as a rational - i.e. efficient in terms of costs and benefits - act. It is argued that intrinsic benefits, i.e. benefits that accrue to the citizen independent of an election outcome,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3640662989
• ISBN13: 9783640662982
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.8" x 8.3"