Econ Papers Daily / 期刊论文
《露丝、安东尼与克拉伦斯》
Ruth, Anthony, and Clarence
摘要
Nonpartisan voters can become polarized not because of ideology but because it is optimal for them to remain uninformed and cancel out the votes of uninformed voters on “the other side.” Indeed, when stuck in such a state of polarization, it is socially optimal to do so. Dynamics can lead an otherwise well‐functioning assembly into irreversible polarization. Reputation effects might only make things worse.
中文摘要
无党派选民之所以可能走向极化，并非源于意识形态，而是因为保持信息闭塞、抵消"另一方"信息闭塞选民的选票对其而言是最优选择。事实上，当陷入这种极化状态时，从社会整体来看这样做也是最优的。动态演化可能导致原本运作良好的议会陷入不可逆转的极化。声誉效应可能只会使情况进一步恶化。