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Voter Support for Trump: Economics vs. Cultural Values

9/29/2025

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Bryan Caplan argues Trump support stems from voters' limited understanding of economic policy, per The Myth of the Rational Voter.
Thomas Frank notes cultural and ideological factors shaping voter behavior, What’s the Matter with Kansas?
Voters may back Trump despite loss of government benefits, valuing small government and self-reliance.
Abortion and foreign policy can overshadow economic concerns in voting decisions.

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Story summary

Bryan Caplan argues Trump support stems from voters' limited understanding of economic policy, per The Myth of the Rational Voter.
Thomas Frank notes cultural and ideological factors shaping voter behavior, What’s the Matter with Kansas?
Voters may back Trump despite loss of government benefits, valuing small government and self-reliance.
Abortion and foreign policy can overshadow economic concerns in voting decisions.