Kommentar |
Democratic responsiveness is central to the functioning of modern democracies. In this course students learn about the central theories and debates in scholarship on democratic responsiveness. The course begins with an introduction of basic concepts and theories. We will then discuss the emergence and functioning of democratic institutions, as well as the role of contextual factors and intermediaries, such as parties. Subsequently, we delve into questions about political inequality and why certain interests and groups are better represented than others. Finally, we discuss the politics of responsiveness, its strategic use by political actors and its import for the survival of democracy. |
Literatur |
- Elkjær, M., & Klitgaard, M. (2021). Economic Inequality and Political Responsiveness: A Systematic Review. Perspectives on Politics, 1-20
- Gilens, M. (2012). Affluence and influence: Economic inequality and political power in America. Princeton University Press
- Shepsle, K. A. (2010). Analyzing politics: Rationality, behavior, and institutions (2nd ed). W.W. Norton
- Wlezien, C., & Soroka, S. N. (2016). Public Opinion and Public Policy. In C. Wlezien & S. N. Soroka, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. Oxford University Press
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