Is there data supporting the claim that these traits correlate with selecting “better” candidates?
Yes—see Caplan’s “Myth of the Rational Voter”, showing education predicted “votes like an economist”
“Has beliefs about economic policy like an economist” more.
Is there data supporting the claim that these traits correlate with selecting “better” candidates?
Yes—see Caplan’s “Myth of the Rational Voter”, showing education predicted “votes like an economist”
“Has beliefs about economic policy like an economist” more.