4.2 Preference Falsification - Readings
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Readings:
Today we read about a very useful idea to explain politics, revolutions, surprises, and public opinion: preference falsification.
Tips and Questions to Read For:
What is “preference falsification?” How is it different from lying or from self-censorship?
What are the differences between “intrinsic utility,” “reputational utility,” and “expressive utility”?
In what ways do you falsify your preferences in public?
What are some examples of preference falsification in politics?
How do private/personal preferences affect public opinion? How does public opinion affect private/personal preferences?