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= Paradox of voting
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The Paradox of Voting, also known as Downs' Paradox or the paradox of the rational voter, refers to a situation in which rational, self-interested individuals do not participate in an election or vote, even though they believe that their vote could make a difference. This concept was notably discussed by economist Anthony Downs in his book "An Economic Theory of Democracy.