The Choice of the People: Direct Legislation, Abortion Policy, and the American Democratic Ideal
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.
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In: The journal of politics: JOP, Band 64, Heft 1, S. 154-177
ISSN: 1468-2508
In: Public choice, Band 135, Heft 3-4, S. 319-336
ISSN: 1573-7101
Voters in polities that make heavy use of direct democracy are frequently confronted with ballots that contain a multitude of propositions. Claims that direct legislation elections overwhelm voters with choices they are not competent to make should particularly apply to such demanding settings. Yet, evidence on the effects of lengthy ballots on voting behavior is scant. This study reviews theories of decision-making under uncertainty, and tests their predictions in a mixed heteroscedastic model of vote choice that is fitted to a unique collection of survey and contextual data on Swiss referendums. Increasing ballot length is demonstrated to interfere with the voters' ability to translate their political preferences into consistent policy choices. Adapted from the source document.
In: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiug.30112062757221
Presented by Mr. Owen. Ordered printed June 15, 1910. ; Mode of access: Internet.
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In: Western Political Science Association 2011 Annual Meeting Paper
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Working paper
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ISSN: 0048-5829
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ISSN: 1573-7101
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ISSN: 0022-3816
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ISSN: 0048-5829
In: Public choice, Band 78, Heft 1, S. 65-86
ISSN: 1573-7101
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ISSN: 0022-3816