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Election Science articles
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Democracy Game Theory for Pakistan
Democracy game theory describes functioning of Pakistan’s democracy. The stakes are higher than representative democracy.
South Africa’s Time For Electoral Reform May Have Arrived
Proportional representation hands power to party bosses which disempowers voters. It may be time for electoral reform in South Africa.
Widening US Political Rift May Threaten Science And Medicine
The aversion or inclination to participate that underpins approach to medical research in the US is driven in part by political ideology.
The Tyranny Of Public Ratings In Our Hyper-Democracy
Ratings are common today. Even items like toothpaste are ranked. The age of collective opinion, and its hyper-democracy, is here.
Does Where You Work Influence Your Political Beliefs?
Political views are shaped by many personal traits. Our work environment can also have major influence on our beliefs and attitudes.
New Poll Shows Record-High Support for D.C. Statehood
As H.R. 51 moves through the House, a majority of voters agree with making D.C. a state, according to data from a new survey.
Friedrich Ebert At 150: Germany’s Pioneer Of Democracy
150 years after Friedrich Ebert’s birth Germany is today a stable democracy. But democracy’s foundations must not be taken for granted.
Americans Living In ‘High Isolation’ From Partisan Rivals
Measuring individual partisan segregation by calculating the local residential segregation of every registered voter in the US.
Study: Aggressive Voters Tolerate Uncivil Male Candidates, Not Female Ones
Voters with violent attitudes aren’t disturbed by candidates’ uncivil behavior on the campaign trail, unless the politicians are women.