Collective memories, propaganda and authoritarian political support
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecosys.2020.100771
Abstract: To what extent does the degree of authoritarian political support depend on collective memories of a past experience with democracy? And how costly is it for a dictator to manipulate such memories with the help… read more here.
Keywords: political support; propaganda authoritarian; memories propaganda; authoritarian political ... See more keywords
Political support for reforms of the pension system: two experiments*
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DOI: 10.1017/s1474747216000305
Abstract: Abstract We conduct two randomized control trials designed to understand the role of information and priming on the willingness to retrench the pension system. The first entails a survey to a sample of Portuguese voters,… read more here.
Keywords: pension; political support; pension system; support reforms ... See more keywords
Diversifying in green technologies in European regions: does political support matter?
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2020.1744122
Abstract: ABSTRACT New green activities in regions tend to build on regional capabilities. This paper makes a first attempt to test the impact of political support for environmental policy at the national and regional scales, besides… read more here.
Keywords: regional capabilities; green technologies; diversifying green; political support ... See more keywords
Town twinning and political support
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DOI: 10.1080/03003930.2018.1465934
Abstract: ABSTRACT Does town twinning foster citizens’ political support of the European Union? This study investigates the relation, which is maintained in politics and academics but still calls for empirical evidence. We distinguish between two levels… read more here.
Keywords: town twinning; political support; twinning political; support ... See more keywords
(How) Perceived Descriptive Underrepresentation Decreases Political Support: The Case of East Germans
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DOI: 10.1080/09644008.2022.2058494
Abstract: This article asks whether the persistent descriptive underrepresentation of East Germans in Germany’s elite positions contributes to lower levels of political support in Eastern Germany. Based on a population survey including a survey experiment, it… read more here.
Keywords: political support; decreases political; descriptive underrepresentation; support ... See more keywords
Can the use of minipublics backfire? Examining how policy adoption shapes the effect of minipublics on political support among the general public
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6765.12523
Abstract: Abstract Academics and practitioners are increasingly interested in deliberative minipublics and whether these can address widespread dissatisfaction with contemporary politics. While optimism seems to prevail, there is also talk that the use of minipublics may… read more here.
Keywords: minipublics backfire; use minipublics; political support; backfire examining ... See more keywords
Analogical Framing: How Policy Comparisons Alter Political Support for Health Care Reform
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DOI: 10.1177/1532673x20926125
Abstract: Analogies have captivated philosophers for millennia, yet their effects on modern public opinion preferences remain largely unexplored. Nevertheless, the lack of evidence as to whether analogies aid in political persuasion has not stopped politicians from… read more here.
Keywords: political support; policy; health; health care ... See more keywords