8 Median voter outcome Consider the race for governor of a s

8. 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 Springfield. The governor\'s race is between Ralph Rubin (the mayor of Riverville) and Travis Turner (the mayor of Elmswood). Assume that no matter what is said during the campaign, Rubin can count on the support of 100% of the Riverille population, and Turner can count on the support of 100% of the Elmswood population. Assume 100% voter participation. According to the result of majority-rule voting, the next governor will be the one preferred by the majority of the residents of The two candidates are asked in a debate about their support of recreational subsidies. Public opinion polls in the city you just Riverville the following about the level of recreational subsidies desired: ve shown Elmswood Springfield 65% want a low level 20% want a medium level . 15% want a high level

Solution

According to the result of majority rule voting, the next governor will be the one preferred by the majority of the residents of Springfield.

The median voter model predicts that the candidates will support a low level of recreational subsidies.