Farmers Are Chumps

TL;DR

American farmers depend on imports for inputs and exports for profits, making trade wars detrimental to their economic well-being.
Despite this, farmers have consistently voted for candidates who advocate for trade wars, such as Donald Trump.
The agriculture sector is experiencing a recession, with declining farm incomes and increasing bankruptcies.
The article questions why farmers vote against their apparent self-interest, referencing theories that cultural issues override economic concerns.
It suggests that economic self-interest has a weak effect on voting behavior across various demographics, including educated voters and affluent individuals.
The author argues that voters, including farmers, often make policy choices based on "mistakes" rather than rational self-interest.

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