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N an economic theory of democracy, anthony downs describes ___________ voting as a puzzle since voting is not in one's self-interest and in fact is irrational.

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The correct answer is 'rational'.
Anthony Downs wrote "An Economic Theory of Democracy" in 1957. He argued that for a rational voter, the cost of voting is higher than the benefits. This is known as the paradox of voting or Downs paradox.
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