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Economics

Rational Choice Models of Voter Turnout

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The probability that one vote decisively changes a U.S. presidential election is often estimated at less than 1 in 10 million—yet millions still turn out to vote every four years.

Why this is interesting

You vote, even though your single vote almost certainly won't decide the election. If every action is a calculation of costs and benefits, why do you bother?