Voters and Democratic Backsliding
Fri, September 6, 4:00 to 5:30pm, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, Franklin 4Session Submission Type: Created Panel
Session Description
This set of papers tackles questions related to how voters and citizens perceive democratic backsliding in various contexts.
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A Democratic Paradox: When the Electorate Demands Less Democracy - Bryan J. Lockwald, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Constraining Political Leaders: Citizen Support for Accountability Mechanisms - Honorata Mazepus, Leiden University; G. Magnus Feldmann, University of Bristol
Do Age Gaps between Politicians and the Public Reduce Support for Democracy? - Scott Williamson, Oxford University; Luca Bellodi, Stanford University; Alonso Roman, Bocconi University
Isn’t It Ironic?: How Perceptions of Democratic Backsliding Shape Views of China - David Janoff Bulman, Johns Hopkins University; Ning Leng, Georgetown University; Kerry Ratigan, Amherst College
When Do Citizens Believe Their Democracy Is Backsliding? Evidence from India - Adam W. Ziegfeld, Temple University; Belinda Peter, Temple University