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The author at Biopolitical in a related article titled Irrational voters writes:
The author at Muck and Mystery in a related article titled Rationally Ignorant writes:
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Tim Swanson writes:
"Vote: It's Easier Than Working" or "No Matter Who Wins, We Lose" Posted January 27, 2006 2:43 PM
Randy writes:
Bryan, I like your title, and looking forward to reading the book. Personally, I would just drop "The Logic of" and leave it as; Collective Belief: The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality Posted January 27, 2006 2:47 PM
Bill Dupre writes:
Mass Delusions Posted January 27, 2006 2:50 PM
Al T writes:
Irrationomics Posted January 27, 2006 2:51 PM
Al T writes:
Uncommon Wisdom: A Look at the Economics of Voter Egalitarianism Posted January 27, 2006 3:01 PM
Al T writes:
Blind Leading the Blind: An economic examination of political munchausen by proxy. Posted January 27, 2006 3:10 PM
John Brothers writes:
These titles should get some heads turned without being particularly belligerent: * "Voting considered harmful"
Posted January 27, 2006 3:17 PM
Eli writes:
Collective Ignorance: The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality Posted January 27, 2006 4:11 PM
Robert Cote writes:
Locke, Schlock and Porkbarrel or: [I preface the title with an old joke] A masochist and sadist go out on a data. Things go well and the masochist turns seductively to the sadist and says "I want you hurt hurt me." The sadist with an evil grins replies; "No." Thus the title: The Sadist Says "No" Posted January 27, 2006 4:19 PM
G writes:
Chaos by Representation or Representaion by Chaos Posted January 27, 2006 4:43 PM
Meena writes:
What price devotion Posted January 27, 2006 4:47 PM
Zeus writes:
Bryan, Put your photo that you have at the top of the page on the cover of the book. Then title the book GEEKonomics! Posted January 27, 2006 4:47 PM
Roy Mathers writes:
Turn Off Posted January 27, 2006 4:49 PM
Chris writes:
What is wrong with "The Paradox of Democracy?" Perhaps with a subtitle "The Logic of Collective Belief" Posted January 27, 2006 6:03 PM
Capital Freedom writes:
Here's a thought: Posted January 27, 2006 6:20 PM
Scott Scheule writes:
A nod to Donald Wittman: The Myth of Democratic Success That's too confrontational for my tastes, however. Posted January 27, 2006 6:24 PM
dearieme writes:
Loopynomics: the Infinite Gullibility of the Masses. Posted January 27, 2006 6:37 PM
Jordan writes:
It would be best if you could quote the aliens from the Simpsons...something along the lines of "Go ahead, throw your vote away! It's a two party system! Muhahahaha!" Posted January 27, 2006 7:07 PM
David Friedman writes:
The Logic of Rational Irrationality: Why Governments Fail (or reverse the order) or Why We Believe Lies or The Worst Form of Government (Churchill reference) Posted January 27, 2006 7:15 PM
rakehell writes:
I think the reason that Freakonomics is successful is everyone is buying it for the baby names section, which I happen to think is ill-researched. Posted January 27, 2006 7:21 PM
James writes:
The Alchemy of Democracy Posted January 27, 2006 8:34 PM
Harish writes:
Don't Rock the Vote! Posted January 27, 2006 10:09 PM
Chris R writes:
Sorry to borrow one from the Fox network and the talented James Surowiecki, but... The Ignorance of Crowds: Why voters choose bad policy. The Religion of Bad Economics. And a modification of your original... The (Il)logic of Collective Belief: What voters don't know hurts them. Posted January 27, 2006 11:27 PM
T.R. Elliott writes:
1. It's come to my attention that my comments are not very constructive. Given that I value truth, I agree. In fact--my words--I'd say I'm pretty much a jerk. Ok, enough jerkdom. Still... 2. I've not analyzed the excerpt yet. I will. In depth. In the mean time, given my quick read through the material, I'd call the book: One Dollar, One Vote Because I think that is the ultimate argument. Posted January 27, 2006 11:31 PM
tc writes:
The Muddled Majority: Why Smart People Vote For Dumb Things Posted January 28, 2006 12:39 AM
Tim Worstall writes:
Running together some recently successful titles: "Geeks, freaks and why you can never buy a successful democracy". Posted January 28, 2006 6:00 AM
Njal writes:
The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality or How Much Democracy Do We Really Want. or combined with D. Friedman's suggestion (I really would like to share a table with him :-) The Worst Form of Government: How Much Democracy Do We Really Want Posted January 28, 2006 8:09 AM
Bill Stepp writes:
The Logic of Mass Delusion: How Voter Irrationality Originated and Why It Persists or maybe Electoral Mass Delusion, etc. Btw, have you read the recent book _Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy_ ? I love the mass delusion part. It's fun! Posted January 28, 2006 8:44 AM
asg writes:
David Friedman beat me to "The Worst Form of Government", but along the same lines: "Three Wolves and a Sheep: The Fundamental Weaknesses of Democracy" (from the old aphorism "Democracy is three wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner"... I suppose this doesn't work, actually, since the aphorism illustrates the problem of too MUCH rationalism in voting!) "The Government We Deserve: Voter Irrationality and Democratic Outcomes" Posted January 28, 2006 9:20 AM
Njal writes:
One more - Be Careful What You Wish (or Vote) For. The Logic of Collective Belief Posted January 28, 2006 9:42 AM
Bill Dupre writes:
Vote and Die Posted January 28, 2006 9:56 AM
Robert Cote writes:
I'd say you've got another Chapter for your book. Can we be listed as Contributors? (just kidding) Posted January 28, 2006 11:23 AM
Tom writes:
Voting Against Liberty Posted January 28, 2006 12:27 PM
Erich Schwarz writes:
I suggest: The Logic of Voter Irrationality. Concise, not rude, and paradoxical. Posted January 28, 2006 1:20 PM
Tim Lundeen writes:
Fascinating excerpt. Obviously this is why political parties try to develop an emotional bond with their members: "My party right or wrong". If you're not going to consider your vote rationally, as an attempt to make a collective decision that leads to the outcome you think best, you might as well vote in a way that makes you feel good. How about a title along the lines of "Unwilling to See" or "Collective Blindness". Best of luck with this, I'll get a copy when it comes out :-) Posted January 28, 2006 1:22 PM
William Stepp writes:
Politicians and Ballots: Weapons of Mass Stupidity Posted January 28, 2006 1:41 PM
Geoffrey Brand writes:
The Madness of Crowds Who Vote
Posted January 28, 2006 4:10 PM
Gil Guillory writes:
Good and Hard: How Democracy Doesn't Work Nice work, Mr Caplan. Posted January 28, 2006 4:38 PM
liberty writes:
Benevolent Ignorance: How Democracy Acts as the Opiate of the Masses. Posted January 28, 2006 5:55 PM
liberty writes:
The only problem - that didn't really speak to the economics of it except as reference to Marx. You might want to add an additional subtitle : "A Study of The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality" Posted January 28, 2006 6:07 PM
Lawrence H. White writes:
Delusional Democracy: The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality or: Delusions of Democracy Posted January 28, 2006 8:30 PM
Rod McFadden writes:
Electoral Brothels: giving the customer what he wants Posted January 29, 2006 12:16 AM
Marcus writes:
"The Irony of Democracy" No, wait... that's been taken. Posted January 29, 2006 5:28 AM
Les Livingstone writes:
My suggested title for Bryan Caplan's new book is: RULES BY FOOLS In the remote probability that this title might win, I'll reluctantly forego the lunch, because I'm in West Palm Beach, FL. Instead, I would happily accept a signed copy of the book. Good luck with this admirable and important book. Posted January 29, 2006 9:10 AM
PJens writes:
Wishful Voting: Explaining Collective Voter Irrationality Posted January 29, 2006 11:36 AM
Bill Stepp writes:
The Democratic Delusion: The Political Economy of Voter Irrationality It's a counterweight to James Marone's The Democratic Wish, although his book is history, not theory. Posted January 29, 2006 1:41 PM
superdestroyer writes:
Fooling Ourselves: How We Harm Ourselves and America While in the Voting Booth. PS. How about Arties instead of Mortons? Posted January 29, 2006 4:05 PM
Jeremy writes:
Slightly belligerent: "Dumocracy" (or "Dumbocracy," but that starts with "Dumbo") Less belligerent: "Ballots or Wallets?" (or some variation) Or: "The Butterfly Effect" (reference to both Chaos Theory and Florida elections) Posted January 29, 2006 4:34 PM
James D. Miller writes:
Voters' rational irrationality. Posted January 29, 2006 6:35 PM
Gary Rogers writes:
How about: Hijacking the Vote: An Economic Look at How Systematic Bias Undermines Our Future Whatever you call it, I look forward to seeing it in print. Congratulations! Posted January 29, 2006 8:59 PM
eric writes:
The Logic(?) of Crowds Behavioral Politics Stupidity and Rational Self Interest Posted January 30, 2006 9:35 AM
Geoffrey Brand writes:
Slight modification of what I had earlier... The Madness of Crowds Who Vote. Posted January 30, 2006 11:12 AM
Andy writes:
How about any of these?? "Why our Best Interests Don't get the Vote" "Manufacturing Choice with Political Machines: An Economic Approach to Voter Irrationality" "Creating the Illusion of Choice" "Why People Voted for Bush and Other Logical Errors Made by Voters" "Voting Against Yourself: Why we can't get it right at the Ballot Box" "I Voted for Freedom and all I got was this Stupid War?" and... how could you not pick this one? "Dude, Where's my Choice? Sounding the Alarm against Voter Irrationality with Economics" "Why your Best Interest Don't Show Up at the Ballot Box: Explained by Economist Bryan Caplan" Sorry, kinda got on a roll (probably downhill? heh.) Posted January 30, 2006 2:45 PM
Michael Giesbrecht writes:
As Good as it Gets: The Government of Irrational Voters Posted January 30, 2006 2:46 PM
Dan G writes:
Lying to ourselves Posted January 30, 2006 4:14 PM
Wild Pegasus writes:
A Chicken in Every Garage: The Absurdities Underlying Mass Franchise Democracy * Sorry, weird joke. - Josh Posted January 31, 2006 2:04 AM
Finlog writes:
My take: The Right to be Wrong. An inquiry into the economics of voter irrationality. Posted January 31, 2006 9:55 AM
lw writes:
Please Stop Us Before We Vote Again Posted February 1, 2006 12:08 AM
David Williamson writes:
So Crazy it Just Might Work: The Study of Rational Irrationality. Posted February 2, 2006 12:11 AM
RdJ writes:
Bryan, Posted February 2, 2006 4:33 PM
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