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Thomas R. Palfrey and Keith T. Poole
American Journal of Political Science
Vol. 31, No. 3 (Aug., 1987), pp. 511-530
Published by: Midwest Political Science Association
DOI: 10.2307/2111281
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2111281
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Abstract
The question of voter sophistication is important for understanding voter and candidate behavior in mass elections. We develop an index of voter information--based on perceptual data--and find that it is significantly related to ideological extremism and voting behavior. Individuals with a high level of information tend to be more extreme than those with low levels and are much more likely to vote.
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American Journal of Political Science © 1987 Midwest Political Science Association
