Pathologies of Rational Choice Theory : A Critique of Applications in Political Science

Preface ix Rationality in Politics and Economics 1(12) The Nature of Rational Choice Theory 13(20) Methodological Pathologies 33(14) The Paradox of Voter Turnout 47(25) Social Dilemmas and Free-Riding 72(26) Legislative Behavior and The Paradox of Voting 98(49) Spatial Theories of Electoral Competition 147(32) Responses to Likely Counterarguments 179(26) References 205(28) Index 233