Why Policy Representation Matters - 9780367366032

Taylor & Francis

Why Policy Representation MattersThe consequences of ideological proximity between citizens and their governments\nAuthor(s): Luigi Curini, Willy Jou, Vincenzo Memoli\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367366032, 978-0367366032\nSynopsis\nElections 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 explores a series of \""so what\"" questions: how and to what extent does the distance between individual and government positions affect citizens' propensity to vote, protest, believe in democracy, and even feel satisfied with their lives?\n\nUs.