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The Economics of Voting: What Do You Mean My Vote Doesn't Count?
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson explores the costs and benefits associated with voting in national elections. Specifically, the concepts of rational apathy, rational ignorance and expressive voting are explained.

Grades:

• 9-12

Concepts:

• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Incentive

Standards:

• Economics 4: Role of Incentives

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