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Can bias in political nomination processes explain why ethnic minorities are underrepresented in politics?
Fig.1: Carlsson et al. (2023)
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Can bias in political nomination processes explain why ethnic minorities are underrepresented in politics?

The importance of representation in politics Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in parliaments worldwide. A lack of representation can lead to…

Does Ethnic Inequality Affect Democracy?
Fig. 1: Leipziger (2023)
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Does Ethnic Inequality Affect Democracy?

Few social science relationships have generated as much interest as that between socioeconomic inequality and democracy. For example, recent discussions…

How does local independent media shape public opinion in Africa?
Fig. 1: Green et al. (2023)
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How does local independent media shape public opinion in Africa?

How the media shapes people’s views on political and social issues is a vital question for scholars and the public…

Endogenous Political Trust and Electoral Accountability
Fig. 1: Kasamatsu and Kishishita (2023)
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Endogenous Political Trust and Electoral Accountability

Various empirical studies have investigated the causes and consequences of political distrust. They found that politicians’ actions, such as corruption,…

Unleashing Political Power: How Competition Shapes Participation
Fig. 1: Ou (2023)
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Unleashing Political Power: How Competition Shapes Participation

Political power is a crucial driving force, shaping decision-making, access to resources, and social interactions. While this power struggle unfolds…

Disaster Relief Over Climate Action: Voter Preferences After the 2021 German Floods
Fig. 1: Hilbig and Riaz (2023)
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Disaster Relief Over Climate Action: Voter Preferences After the 2021 German Floods

Does exposure to extreme weather events increase public demands for climate action and support for climate-focused parties like the Green…

Accountability Deficits in Public Goods Provision: Lessons from India’s Rural Roads Program
Fig. 1: Goyal (2023)
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Accountability Deficits in Public Goods Provision: Lessons from India’s Rural Roads Program

Introduction Citizens in low- and middle-income countries often grapple with inadequate access to basic public goods and services such as…

Why is there “responsible party government” in the UK but not the US?
Fig. 1: Cox (2023)
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Why is there “responsible party government” in the UK but not the US?

Responsible parties are conventionally defined as those capable of announcing their legislative goals and then passing them on the strength…

The Impact of Distant Wars on Nationalism: Lessons from Spain
Fig. 1: Balcells et al. (2023)
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The Impact of Distant Wars on Nationalism: Lessons from Spain

How public opinion responds to wars and other crises has intrigued scholars for years. Previous studies have made it clear…

Political Representation of Public Sector Employees
Fig. 1: Geys et al. (2023)
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Political Representation of Public Sector Employees

A long-standing academic debate relates to whether or not public employees differ fundamentally from private-sector workers in terms of their…

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