the Anthony Downs model

The Anthony Downs model is a way to understand how people make decisions about politics and voting. It suggests that voters and politicians act like rational actors who seek to maximize their benefits. Voters choose candidates or policies closest to their own preferences, while politicians try to appeal to the largest number of voters to win office. The model explains voter behavior and political strategy based on this rational decision-making, assuming people weigh costs and benefits before making choices. It highlights how competition and preferences influence political outcomes in a democratic system.