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The problem which I address in this paper consists in the connection between democracy and capitalism. I begin by specifying a model of actor theory which indicates a number of methods of achieving co‐operation between actors I then review different structural theories of democracy which link up with these methods. Against this background I then seek to clarify—and to some extent evaluate—the arguments which different researchers have adduced in support of the thesis that capitalism is a prerequisite for democracy.

ABSTRACTThis article presents the findings of a public opinion survey of the level of taxation in Sweden. The study demonstrates that opinions depend to a large extent on the framing of the problem. On general questions regarding taxes, the answers are usually negative. But when asked about both taxes and benefits, people normally express a positive attitude to both. The opinions about different kinds of taxes vary greatly, but the variation does not correspond to the predictions of the fiscal illusion theory. Opinions about taxes can be assigned to three underlying attitude dimensions. A comparison with an earlier Swedish survey shows that discontent with the level of taxation has not increased since the 1960s, with but one exception, marginal taxes.

A representative sample of Swedish adults (N = 964) was interviewed in 1981/82 regarding their opinions of the level of taxation in their country. Analysis indicates that opinions depend to a large extent on the framing of the problem: on general questions about taxes, responses are usually negative, but questions asking about both taxes & benefits usually elicit positive responses to both elements. Opinions about different kinds of taxes vary greatly, but the variation does not correspond to the predictions of the fiscal illusion theory. Rather, opinions about taxes can be assigned to three underlying attitude dimensions: general discontent, consumption, & company & property. Comparison with an earlier survey (Vogel, J. Aspirationer, mojligheter, skatte-moral, [Aspirations, Opportunities, Tax Morale], SOU, 1970, 25) shows that discontent with taxation has not increased since the 1960s, except in the case of marginal taxes. 6 Tables, 20 References. Modified HA

Findings of a public opinion survey of the level of taxation in Sweden, 1981-82; comparison with a 1968 survey.

This article deals with various approaches to the verification of intentional explanations. First a survey is given of the different empirical indicators which may in principle be used. Then follows an account of a number of rules for testing of the validity of different kinds of verification; these rules are derived in the main from the field of content analysis coupled with the so‐called historical method.