Options for A: Danbury Summertown Tarrytown Options for B: Low Medium High 3. Me

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Options for A:

Danbury

Summertown

Tarrytown

Options for B:

Low

Medium

High

3. Median voter outcome Consider the race for governor of a small state. The population of the state is evenly divided between three cities-Summertown, Tarrytown, and Danbury. The governor's race is between Ron Ruskin (the mayor of Summertown) and Tim Taylor (the mayor of Tarrytown). Assume that no matter what is said during the campaign, Ruskin can count on the support of 100% of the Summertown population, and Taylor can count on the support of 100% of the Tarrytown population. Assume 100% voter participation. Based on majority-rule voting, the next governor will be the one preferred by the majority of the residents of The two candidates are asked in a debate about their support of farm subsidies. Public opinion polls in Danbury have shown the following about the level of farm subsidies desired: · 70% want a low level 20% want a medium level . 10% want a high level With linear preferences, the median voter model predicts that the candidates will support a level of farm subsidies.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

Blank 1: Danbury

Because the other cities will vote for their respective candidates and population is evenly divided between 3 cities. So, the majority will be decided by the votes from Danbury.

Blank 2: Low level

because of high majority towards low level.

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