When Political Violence Becomes a Signal

When Political Violence Becomes a Signal

Author: Mises Institute September 30, 2025 Duration: 7:21
Individual voters have little reason to become informed. Politicians have strong incentives to pander rather than persuade. Partisans are rewarded for tribal loyalty rather than epistemic integrity.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/when-political-violence-becomes-signal

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