1. Median voter outcome Consider the race for governor of a small state. The pop
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1. Median voter outcome Consider the race for governor of a small state. The population of the state is evenly divided between three cities—Riverville, Elmswood, and Clinton. The governor's race is between Ralph Rubin (the mayor of Riverville) and Tim Taylor (the mayor of Elmswood). Assume that no matter what is said during the campaign, Rubin can count on the support of 100% of the Riverville population, and Taylor can count on the support of 100% of the Elmswood 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_____
a Riverville
b Elmswood
c Clinton
The two candidates are asked in a debate about their support of education subsidies. Public opinion polls in Clinton have shown the following about the level of education subsidies desired:
With linear preferences, the median voter model predicts that the candidates will support a________ level of education subsidies.
a. low
b. medium
c. high
• 65% want a low level • 20% want a medium level • 15% want a high levelExplanation / Answer
1. Answer C. Clinton
SInce all 3 cities has evenly distributed population. Now Rubin can count on the support of 100% of the Riverville population, and Taylor can count on the support of 100% of the Elmswood population. Hence majority of Clinton will decide who will win the election. If majority of Clinton poulation votes to Rubin, then Rubin will win. However if majority of Clinton votes for Taylor than Taylor will win.
2. Answe A. Low
Since 65% wants a low level of education subsidy, than considering linear preference median voter model predicts that low level of education subsidies.
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