Why Policy Representation Matters: The consequences of ideological proximity between citizens and their governments

by Willy Jou, Luigi Curini, Vincenzo Memoli

Elections are a fundamental element of democracy, since elected governments reflect voter preferences. At the same time, it is inevitable that policies pursued by any government closely resemble the preferences of some citizens, while alienating others who hold different views. Previous works have examined how institutional settings facilitate or hinder policy proximity between citizens and governments. Building on their findings, the book...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041585573X
• ISBN13: 9780415855730
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"