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About IDP Research Digest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every month we publish on our website a selection of five papers related to inequality and distributive politics. We keep track of first view or recently accepted papers in the most important journals and of promising working papers in the research areas IDP operates. We are also happy to connect with people working on these topics who want to disseminate fresh research. Reach out to us on Bluesky<\/a> and follow us for the thread version of our \u201cResearch Digest\u201d, coming out on every other Thursday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#39 – March 2026<\/strong>

Lobbying and policy uncertainty in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\u00a0 –\u00a0 elite selected candidates in \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff\u00a0 –\u00a0 party funding incentives to promote underrepresented groups in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7\u00a0 –\u00a0 quiet appeasement to keep issues of the agenda in \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd \u00a0–\u00a0 progressive bishops and PT votes in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @ajpseditor.bsky.social, @kbuzard7.bsky.social, Canen & Saiegh study risk from policy uncertainty & lobbying. Stock market data from \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Results show that policy uncertainty is lower for lobbying firms & that only few firms lobby b\/c of high costs and diminishing returns.

Buzard, Kristy, Nathan Canen, and Sebastian M. Saiegh. 2026. \u201cMitigating Policy Uncertainty: What Financial Markets Reveal About Firm-Level Lobbying.\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em>, ahead of print. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.70043.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @apsrjournal.bsky.social, Bowles show that elite-preferred candidates performed better in providing local public goods in 1960s \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff. IV design leveraging ballot symbols allocated deterministically that happened to influence voting choices.

Bowles, Jeremy. 2026. \u201cDo Elites Know Best? Candidate Selection and Policy Implementation in Postindependence Tanzania.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, March 23, 1\u201322. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055426101531<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @electoralstudies.bsky.social Fonseca, @deborathome.bsky.social & @guedesneto.bsky.social use DiD with \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 reform to answer: do party funding incentives help promote underrepresented groups? No, as parties seek to secure rewards by investing in non-competitive candidates.

Fonseca, Thiago Do Nascimento, D\u00e9bora Thom\u00e9, and Jo\u00e3o V. Guedes-Neto. 2026. \u201cMoney Talks? Party Financial Incentives to Promote Underrepresented Groups.\u201d Electoral Studies 101<\/em> (June 2026): 103071. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2026.103071<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social Huberts shows that when public services are broken but hard to fix, politicians don’t solve the problem, they suppress it. Evidence from \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd-City finds that by monitoring & quietly appeasing vocal opposition they keep issues as water off the ballot.

Huberts, Alyssa. 2026. \u2018\u201cPlaying Defense\u201d to Keep Public Services Off the Agenda: Evidence From Water in Mexico City\u2019. Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, March 26, 00104140261431814. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140261431814<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @apsrjournal.bsky.social, Tu\u00f1\u00f3n shows religion \u21cf conservative politics. In \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7, progressive bishops helped the leftist PT win votes – especially where labor unions were weak. When Pope John Paul II replaced them, PT support dropped. The church filled the gap unions couldn’t.

Tu\u00f1\u00f3n, Guadalupe. 2026. “When the church votes left: How progressive bishops supported the workers\u2019 party in Brazil.” American Political Science Review<\/em>: 1-17. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055426101427<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#38 – February 2026<\/strong>

Research Digest February 2026 – business actors in party politics \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 & \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 – conservative bias in voter perception \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 – broken \u201ctax taboo\u201d \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea & \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 – descriptive & substantive representation of Asian-Americans \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 – prioritization of constituency service & policy work \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @jplaeditor.bsky.social Vommaro and Wills-Otero ask when do business actors enter party politics? Most different systems comparison; \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 & \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4. In-depth elite interviews & process tracing. Other than perception of threat, positioning of conservative party serves as catalyst.

Vommaro, Gabriel, und Laura Wills-Otero. 2026. \u201eWhen the Business Sector Enters Party Politics: Conservative Mobilisation and Strategic Use of Threats\u201c. Journal of Politics in Latin America<\/em>, 27. Februar 2026, 1866802X261422779. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1866802X261422779<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @psrm.bsky.social, Dias, Lucas & Scheffer study origins of conservative bias in politician perceptions of voters in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6. Perceptions more accurate when asked about voter distributions instead of average voters; portion of bias in point estimates survey artefact of little.

Dias, Nicholas, Jack Lucas, and Lior Sheffer. 2026. \u201cBeyond the Mean: How Thinking about the Distribution of Public Opinions Reduces Politicians\u2019 Perceptual Errors.\u201d Political Science Research and Methods<\/em>, February 2, 1\u201316. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/psrm.2025.10069<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social Fastenrath & Marx show the \u201ctaboo\u201d on taxing rich can be broken in the cases of \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea & \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7, when policy entrepreneurs promote progressive taxation and when the right faces an economic trilemma between low taxes, balanced budgets & public investment.

Fastenrath, Florian, and Paul Marx. 2026. “The end of the \u201ctax taboo\u201d? Left-wing parties and the politics of taxing the rich in Germany and the UK.” Socio-Economic Review<\/em>, 1-27.
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In @bjpols.bsky.social, Cho, @miacosta.bsky.social & @yusakuhoriuchi.bsky.social  study trade-offs between descriptive & partisan representation for Asian-Americans. Clear preference for partisanship over ethnicity. True co-ethnics preferred over pan-ethnic & cross-ethnic.

Cho, John J., Mia Costa, and Yusaku Horiuchi. 2026. \u201cDescriptive or Partisan Representation? Examining Trade-Offs for Asian Americans.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 56 (January): e8. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425101324<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @ajpseditor.bsky.social @judgelord.bsky.social, @ellieneffpowell.bsky.social & Grimmer ask: when MPs gain power, do they prioritize constituency service or policy work? Massive database of \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 MPs agency contacts. More powerful MPs prioritize policy, but keep service levels.

Judge\u2010Lord, Devin, Eleanor Neff Powell, und Justin Grimmer. 2026. \u201eHow Shifting Priorities and Capacity Affect Policy Work and Constituency Service: Evidence from a Census of Legislator Requests to U.S. Federal Agencies\u201c. American Journal of Political Science<\/em>, 30. Januar 2026, ajps.70031. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.70031<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#37 – January 2026<\/strong>

Protest and public opinion in \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 – politization of bureaucracy in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 –  Gendered working conditions for ministers in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea – Homeownership and political efficacy – Voters preferences for politicians tasks in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 & the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social Koob & Justesen study protest & public opinion in \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6. Observational & experimental data. Peaceful protest & blame attribution increases public support for protest & addressing grievances. In-group more likely to tolerate violent protest

Koob, Sigrid Alexandra, and Mogens K. Justesen. 2026. \u201cFighting for a Better Life: Protests and Public Opinion in South Africa.\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, January 27, 00104140261418611. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140261418611<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @thejop.bsky.social, Frey & Santarrosa study politization of bureaucracy in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 municipalities. An RDD shows that bureaucrats (but not voters) are more likely to join parties in the winning coalition. Effects stronger for those with more interactions with voters

Frey, Anderson, and Rogerio Santarrosa. 2026. \u201cThe Politicization of Bureaucrats: Evidence from Brazil.\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, December 10, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/734249<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social,  @corinnakroeber.bsky.social and coauthors study gendered working conditions of ministers. Admin data & interviews in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea. Results show that women ministers are subject to stricter legislative oversight because of gendered perceptions

Kroeber, Corinna, Lena Stephan, Sarah C. Dingler, and Camila Montero. 2026. \u201cGender Bias in Legislative Oversight: Do Parliamentarians Control Women Ministers More Tightly than Men Ministers?\u201d British Journal of Political Science <\/em>56 (January): e6. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425101221 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @wepsocial.bsky.social @mhaslberger.bsky.social @madselk.bsky.social & @benansell.bsky.social: homeownership is tied to political efficacy. While young renters may still expect to buy, older may won\u2019t reach the property ladder & feel less politically included.

Matthias Haslberger, Mads Andreas Elkj\u00e6r & Ben Ansell. 2026. \u201cHomeownership and political efficacy: how housing wealth shapes whether people feel heard, West European Politics<\/em>\u201d. 10.1080\/01402382.2026.2616109 <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social Pedersen asks: how do voters rank politicians tasks? Relational & functional tasks framework + original voter surveys in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8: Voters like both, but prefer functional to relational; but for vote choice functional tasks matter more in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea

Pedersen, Helene Helboe. 2026. \u201cLegislator or Representative? Politicians\u2019 Tasks According to Voters.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 56 (January): e4. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425101245 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#36 – December 2025<\/strong>

Affective polarization in  \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 – Public support for taxing the super-rich in the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 – Young MPs\u2019 issue focus in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea –  Support for left parties in \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 –  MPs’ estimates of public opinion in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 & the \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Turkish Studies, Aytac et al show electorate is very polarized prior to 2013 election in \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 – HDP and AKP voters are most polarized. Governing AKP maintained affective polarization to secure votes, which undermines democratic accountability

Ayta\u00e7, S. E., Irmak, S., and S\u00f6ylemez-Karako\u00e7, B. 2025. \u201cThe polarised electorate: affective polarisation and electoral loyalty in Turkey\u2019s 2023 critical election.\u201d South European Society and Politics<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13608746.2025.2597287<\/a>. <\/a><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In German politics, @robrentrop.bsky.social finds that Bundestag MPs aged 31\u201340 were significantly more likely to raise youth issues (2013\u201317), regardless of election mode or tenure. One of the first empirical tests that more young MPs increases youth engagement.

Rentrop, Robin J. 2025. \u201cDo Young MPs Represent Young Voters? A Quantitative Text Analysis of Substantive Youth Representation in the Bundestag.\u201d German Politics<\/em>, November, 1\u201336. doi:10.1080\/09644008.2025.2584401 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social Hope @julianlimberg.bsky.social & @lhaffert.bsky.social conduct a survey experiment in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Informing about (the low) taxes paid by the super-rich not only increases willingness to tax them, but also reduces support for taxing middle class

Hope, David, Julian Limberg, and Lukas Haffert. 2026. \u201cThe Hidden Cost of Tax Regressivity at the Top.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 56: e2. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425101269 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In JEPP, @alexanderhorn.bsky.social & co-authors study equality & party competition. Text & election data in \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7. Show center-left parties can gain votes by emphasizing econ. equality & equal rights, postmaterialist left parties only by emphasizing the latter.

Horn, Alexander, Carsten Jensen, and David Weisstanner. 2026. \u201cWinning with Equality: How Left-Wing Parties Attract Votes but Amplify Electoral Cleavages.\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em>, January 14, 1\u201326. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2026.2614069 <\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can MPs read \u201cthe public\u201d? In @thejop.bsky.social, @simonotjes.bsky.social & @annerasmussen.bsky.social compare MPs’ estimates of public opinion with actual opinion on policy. They find reps project their own views onto the public, while business ties have little effect.

Otjes, Simon, and Anne Rasmussen. 2026. \u2018Sources of Elected Representatives\u2019 (Mis)Perceptions of Public Opinion: The Role of Self-Projection and Interest Groups\u2019. The Journal of Politics<\/em> 88 (1): 79\u201393. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/734528<\/a>.
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#35 – November 2025<\/strong>

Politician background and biased perceptions in  \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded – Redistribution and Deservingness between places\/people \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 – Ideological capture in the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 – Honest MP responses to lobbying in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea – Homeownership & voting behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @spsr.bsky.social, @awenig.bsky.social studies drivers of biases of politicians’ perceptions of public opinion in favor of the rich. Matching elite & citizen surveys in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded. Strong bias on economic issues driven by politician occupational background not lobby contact.

Mari\u00e9, Awenig. n.d. \u201cWhy Do Politicians Overestimate Richer Voters\u2019 Opinions? Social Background and Interest Group Influence.\u201d Swiss Political Science Review<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/spsr.70021 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @ejprjournal.bsky.social, M. R. Eidheim expands class-based grievance to spatial perception of redistribution & deservingness. Via 3 survey experiments, she shows rural\/working-class voters believe urban areas get disproportionate resources in \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4.

Eidheim, Marta R. “Redistribution between people and places: Conflict or consensus among rural and working-class voters?.” European Journal of Political Research<\/em> (2025): 1-21.https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1475676525100339<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @poppublicsphere.bsky.social Short, @sophieehill.bsky.social & Brown advance theory of ideological capture (IC). Use \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 antitrust policy case with original survey of citizens & lawyers. Among others, IC characterized by cleavage in policy support between experts & public

Short, Nicholas, Sophie Hill, and Jacob Brown. \u201cWhat Is Ideological Capture and How Do We Measure It? Using Antitrust Reform to Understand Expert\u2013Public Cleavages.\u201d Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, November 17, 2025, 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S153759272510323X <\/a><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @ejprjournal.bsky.social Pitsch & Wenzelburger estimate MP response to lobbying using randomized response technique to elicit honest answers by ensuring anonymity. Anonymity ensured by lumping answers with yes answers to other questions. Find small response to lobbying

Pitsch, Werner, and Georg Wenzelburger. 2025. \u201cStudying Honest Answers to Sensitive Issues in Politics New Evidence on Lobbying Influence.\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em>, November 21, 1\u201316. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1475676525100431 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @electoralstudies.bsky.social, @joshgoddard98.bsky.social studies influence of homeownerhip on voting behavior. Housing & election data from 14 countries. Results show homeowners are increasingly more likely to vote for center-right parties & renters for radical left parties.

Goddard, Josh. 2026. \u201cHousing and Electoral Behaviour: The Changing Face of Class Voting in Advanced Democracies.\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 99 (February): 103009. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2025.103009 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#34 – October 2025<\/strong>

Left parties and working class support  – Tax base inequality in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 – Revolving door in \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 – Tax Compliance in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1 – framing budget cuts in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @electoralstudies.bsky.social, @fedetrastulli.bsky.social argues while left parties lost working-class votes between 2002-2020, those emphasizing cultural issues still attract working-class voters. Culture but not class explain workers\u2019 support for the left

Trastulli, F. (2025). Left parties\u2019 strategies and working-class vote in contemporary Western Europe (2002\u20132020). Electoral Studies<\/em>, 98, 103006, doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2025.103006<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In SER, @robertmanduca.bsky.social & coauthors study how economic segregation & jurisdictional fragmentation overlap, leading to unequal tax bases b\/w municipalities within a metro area. Admin & real estate data in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Results show that there are many local tax havens in US.

Manduca, Robert, Brian Highsmith, and Jacob Waggoner. 2025. \u201cTax Base Fragmentation as a Dimension of Metropolitan Inequality.\u201d Socio-Economic Review<\/em>, October 15, mwaf055. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/ser\/mwaf055 <\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @apsrjournal.bsky.social, Incerti studies the revolving door for bureaucrats in\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5. Firms hiring high ranking bureaucrats, particularly from finance-related ministries, receive more government loans and experience stock market gains.

Incerti, Trevor. 2025. \u201cHow Firms, Bureaucrats, and Ministries Benefit from the Revolving Door: Evidence from Japan.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, November 5, 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055425101263 <\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0In @thejop.bsky.social @pberamendi.bsky.social @aslicansunar.bsky.social & Duch research how the design of tax-&-transfer systems shapes people\u2019s willingness to comply. They find that compliance isn\u2019t only about fear but also who gains and who loses from the system.

Beramendi, P., Cansunar, A. and Duch, R.M. 2025. \u201cThe Distributive Basis of Tax Compliance\u201d. Journal of Politics<\/em>, October, doi: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/739408 <\/a><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @polstudies.bsky.social, @rtpedersen.bsky.social & Hansen examine strategies to communicate municipal budget cuts with a survey experiment in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0. Only justification (e.g. emphasizing trade-offs) reduces opposition, blaming others & numerical reframing do not work.

Pedersen, Rasmus T, and Paw Hansen. 2025. \u201cPublic Budget Cuts: Political Communication Strategies and Citizen Reactions.\u201d Political Studies<\/em>, October 23, 00323217251382336. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00323217251382336 <\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#33 – September 2025<\/strong>

Choosing capital cities  in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 & \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded – Primary responsiveness in  \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 –  Populist blameshifting backfires in \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 – Effects of local policies on internal migration – Inequality, democracy and anti-trust legislation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @politicalgeography.bsky.social, Willumsen examines preferences of MPs and voters for location of capitals in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 & \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded. All purely selfish, prefer close locations irrespective of national or state level capital.

Willumsen, David M. 2025. \u201cWhere Do We Go? Explaining Democratic Capital Location Preferences.\u201d Political Geography<\/em> 122 (September): 103385. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.polgeo.2025.103385 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @thejop.bsky.social, Meisels compares different measures of congressional candidates\u2019 responsiveness in primaries. Text data from \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Results show that campaign platform data suggests more responsiveness and greater incentives for extremism than campaign finance data.

Meisels, Mellissa. 2025. \u201cCandidate Positions, Responsiveness, and Returns to Extremism.\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, September 5, 738505. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/738505 <\/a><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @poppublicsphere.bsky.social, @edwardgoldring.bsky.social, Schmid & Apaydin find blame-shifting (esp. force majeure) by autocrat backfires. Survey experiment: Erdogan\u2019s approval dropped (6-8%) among upper class after the 2023 earthquake in \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7.

Goldring, E., Schmid, J. W., & Apaydin, F. (2025). Blame Shifting in Autocracies following Large-Scale Disasters: Evidence from Turkey. Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, 1-24.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @polbehavior.bsky.social, @hanslueders.bsky.social ask, do exclusionary local policies change where immigrants want to live? Findings of \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd immigrants in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 show they do but financial concerns often win and naturalized citizens respond due to discrimination and safety worries.

Lueders, Hans. 2025. \u2018Local Immigration Policies Shape Immigrants\u2019 Relocation Preferences Regardless of Immigration Status\u2019. Political Behavior<\/em>, ahead of print, September 29. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-025-10080-0 <\/a><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @thejop.bsky.social Scheve & @stasavage.bsky.social use time-series data for many countries, showing that democratization increases anti-trust legislation, but only in places with low inequality.

Allen, Michael O., Kenneth Scheve, and David Stasavage. 2025. \u201cDemocracy, Inequality, and Antitrust.\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, September 23, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/736023 .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#32 – August 2025<\/strong>

Politician beliefs about voters – Self-assessment and solidaric behaviour – Voters\u2019 evaluation of politicians\u2019 corruption – Inequality and party manifestoes in OECD – Voter sexism and women candidates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @apsrjournal.bsky.social  @jacklucas.bsky.social et al. compare politicians\u2019 & citizens\u2019 theories of voting with surveys in 11 countries. Evaluate 8 theoretical debates, e.g. sociotropic vs. pocketbook. Many differences. Politicians think voters more short-sighted & egoistic

Lucas, Jack, Lior Sheffer, Peter John Loewen, et al. 2025. \u201cPoliticians\u2019 Theories of Voting Behavior.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em> 119 (3): 1304\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055424001060<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Goerres & @jeicheler.bsky.social in @electoralstudies.bsky.social, use a solidarity game to study whether party alliance or left-right self-assessment predicts solidarity in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea & \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9. They find that left-right selfplacement predicts solidaric behaviour but depends on context.

Goerres, Achim, and Jakob Eicheler. 2025. \u2018Do Voters on the Left Show More Solidarity Behaviour? Novel Behavioural Evidence from Interactive Surveys in Austria, West and East Germany\u2019. Electoral Studies<\/em> 97 (October). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2025.102980<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using survey experiment, Magalh\u00e3es et al (2025) in @ispp-pops.bsky.social show voters (in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9) support weaker due process rights for corruption suspect from opposing party vs their own party. Out-group derogation prevails in-group favoritism in corruption evaluation.

Magalh\u00e3es, P. C., de Sousa, L., Garoupa, N., & Costa\u2010Lopes, R. 2025. Out\u2010party, out of luck: Partisan biases in public support for due process in corruption investigations. Political Psychology<\/em>. doi.org\/10.1111\/pops.70063<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In APSR, @alexanderhorn.bsky.social @klueserthan.bsky.social & Haselmayer study party manifesto response to income inequality in 12 OECD countries. Left parties mention economic inequality issues more when inequality increases, but not in higher inequality settings

Horn, Alexander, Martin Haselmayer, and K. Jonathan Kl\u00fcser. 2025. \u2018Why Inequalities Persist: Parties\u2019 (Non)Responses to Economic Inequality, 1970\u20132020\u2019. American Political Science Review<\/em>, August 7, 1\u201319. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055425100907<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shorrocks, Ralph-Morrow & de Geus in @bjpols.bsky.social study voter sexism and electoral penalties for women candidates. While they find no effect for voter sexism on support for women generally, they find that abstention is an electoral choice for sexist partisans in the USA.

Shorrocks, Rosalind, Elizabeth Ralph-Morrow, and Roosmarijn de Geus. 2025. \u2018Voter Sexism and Electoral Penalties for Women Candidates: Evidence from Four Democracies\u2019. British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 55 (January). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425000390<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#31 – July 2025<\/strong>

Clientelistic and progrmmatic appeals in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 – Social status & far-right voting in Western Europe – Absence of causal effect of wealth on political participation in \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea – High campaign costs and wealthy politicians – The politics of small business owners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In World Development, \u202a@mkjustesen.bsky.social\u202c \u202a@smidsina.bsky.social\u202c & Koob examine attitudes toward clientelistic & programmatic appeals with conjoint in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7.  Voters prefer programmatic offers but also hierarchy of cliententelist appeals: jobs preferred over cash.

Justesen, Mogens K., Sigrid Koob, and Sina Smid. 2025. \u201cClientelism and Programmatic Redistribution: Evidence from a Conjoint Survey Experiment in Brazil.\u201d World Development<\/em> 195 (November): 107124. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2025.107124.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social, @alanjacobs.bsky.social & @markkayser.bsky.social analyze social status & far-right voting via ESS in West Europe 2002-2020. Downward intergeneration occupational mobility brings far-right voting, but upward mobility doesn’t protect.

Jacobs, A. M., & Kayser, M. A. (2025). Downward Mobility and Far-Right Party Support: Broad Evidence. Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, 0<\/em>(0). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140251349663<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4\/6 \ud83e\uddf5In @electoralstudies.bsky.social Br\u00e4nnlund &\u202c @rafaelahlskog.bsky.social investigate causal effect of wealth on participation. Use twins & wealth registers in \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Results from twin pair FE models do not show effect on voting & effect on civic participation closer to negative

Anton Br\u00e4nnlund and Rafael Ahlskog, \u201cDo the Rich Ditch Politics? Evidence from Sweden,\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 96 (August 2025): 102966, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2025.102966<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In \u202a@ajpseditor.bsky.social\u202c @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social Kla\u0161nja & @simonweschle.bsky.social\u202c show that higher pressures to spend in campaigns leads to a wealthier politician pool. Use data on  MP wealth from 40 countries, & quasiexperimental evidence from \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 & \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1

Motolinia, Lucia, Marko Kla\u0161nja, and Simon Weschle. 2025. \u201cThe Super Rich and the Rest: Campaign Finance Pressures and the Wealth of Politicians.\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12996<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social\u202c, @nmalhotra.bsky.social and colleagues study small business owners (sbo) and their voting behaviour. They find that sbo\u2019s are more likely to vote for right-wing parties, because of their experience, leading to conservative views on gov. regulation.

Malhotra, Neil, Yotam Margalit, and Saikun Shi. 2025. \u2018The Politics of Small Business Owners\u2019. British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 55 (January): e94. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425000274<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#30 – June 2025<\/strong>

Motivations for campaign contributions in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 – Abolition of compulsory voting in \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc76\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f- Policy ideas and law-making in the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 – Teenagers\u2019 political efficacy in the \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1  – NIMBYism in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In \u202a@bjpols.bsky.social Rueda & Ruiz ask if electoral results affect donors\u2019 behavior. Mayoral races RD in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4, where re-election is not allowed. Look at motivations of investor & family donors. Investors get contracts (Table 2) so keep donating later, but not family donors

Miguel R. Rueda and Nelson A. Ruiz, \u201cHow Do Electoral Outcomes Affect Campaign Contributions? The Role of Personal Loyalty and Investment Motives,\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 55 (2025): e86, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S000712342400036X<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In \u202a@pspolisci.bsky.social Hooghe & Stiers study the abolition of compulsory voting in Flanders (26% drop in turnout). Key finding: Women, younger & politically disinterested citizens most likely to stop voting. Challenges the idea that higher education\/income = higher turnout.

Hooghe, Marc, and Dieter Stiers. “Abolishing Compulsory Voting: The 2024 Experience in the Flemish Region of Belgium.” PS: Political Science & Politics<\/em> (2025): 1-8. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1049096525000423<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @lsqjournal.bsky.social Gelman studies how laws are created in the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 & traces policy ideas to the original version proposed in Congress. He finds law construction to vary even among similar bill types & that 15% of ideas are introduced at the end of policy-making.

Gelman, Jeremy. 2025. \u2018The (Sometimes Untraceable) Origins of Policy Ideas in Congress: An Analysis of Seven Landmark Laws\u2019. Legislative Studies Quarterly<\/em>, June, lsq.70023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/lsq.70023<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @polbehavior.bsky.social\u202c, @jvanslageren.bsky.social Rosmalen & Mennes study inequality in internal & external political efficacy from 12 to 15 years old in a panel survey in \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1. Find inequalities by social status and gender, but the differences decrease with age

Van Slageren, Jaap, Michelle Rosmalen, and Hester I. Mennes. 2025. \u201cWhose (Future) Democracy? Examining Inequalities in the Development of Adolescents\u2019 Political Efficacy and the Mediating Role of Political Socialization.\u201d Political Behavior<\/em>, June. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-025-10052-4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @polbehavior.bsky.social\u202c, @lukrudolph.bsky.social\u202c, \u202a@phanxi.bsky.social\u202c & Bernauer study effects on NIMBYism. Survey experiment in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded. Results show NIMBY opposition occurs even when there are localized benefits & that it depends on ex ante perceptions of costs\/benefits.

Rudolph, Lukas, Franziska Quo\u00df, and Thomas Bernauer. 2025. \u201cHow Relevant Is NIMBYism to Citizens\u2019 Support for the Large-Scale Deployment of Public Goods? Experimental Evidence from 5G Antenna Placement in Switzerland.\u201d Political Behavior<\/em>, May. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-025-10047-1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#29 – May 2025<\/strong>

Politician quality in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 – Economic deprivation & right-wing support in Western Countries – Campaign limits and organized interests in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 – Perceptions of immigrant integration & support for redistribution in high-income countries- No political ambition class gaps in the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social\u202c, Chaudhuri et al. examine politician quality in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 with lab in the field experiment. Key focus on cognitive ability & integrity. Politicians more honest, educated and motivated but also lower cognitive ability than average villager.

Chaudhuri, Ananish, Vegard Iversen, Francesca R. Jensenius, and Pushkar Maitra. 2025. \u201cSelecting the \u2018Best\u2019? Competing Dimensions of Politician Quality in the Developing World.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123425000225<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using individual-level data from 23 Western \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa countries Ciccolini, in @poppublicsphere.bsky.social\u202c, researches the connection of economic deprivation and RPP support. The study confirms the cultural and economic explanations for RPP support and its electoral consequences.

Ciccolini, Giuseppe. 2025. \u2018Who Is Left Behind? Economic Status Loss and Populist Radical Right Voting\u2019. Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, April, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1537592724002858<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @thejop.bsky.social Cammett, \u202a@lmnovaes.bsky.social & Tu\u00f1\u00f3n study if spending limits help organized interests. RDD + \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7\u2019s 2016 reform. Find that party linked to centralized evangelical church (relies less on campaign material inducements) fields more candidates & wins more post-reform

Cammet, Melani, Lucas Novaes and Guadalupe Tunon. 2025. \u201cSpecial Interest Trade-Offs: Campaign Finance Reforms and Religious Influence in Politics in Brazil\u201d. The Journal of Politics<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/736804<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social\u202c @allisonharell.bsky.social\u202c Banting & Kymlicka  use survey data from y OECD countries to show that beliefs of how much immigrants are perceived as committed members of the host society drive support for redistribution (towards migrants).

Harell, Allison, Keith Banting and Will Kymlicka. 2025. \u201cInclusive Redistribution of Membership: A Cross-National Comparison\u201d. Comparative Political Studies<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140251342924<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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 In  @thejop.bsky.social,, @carnes.bsky.social\u202c & \u202a@noamlupu.bsky.social\u202c examine class differences in basic political ambition among potential candidates with survey data from 8 American countries. Class not a driver of ambition, but gender is.

Carnes, Nicholas, and Noam Lupu. 2025. \u201cAre There Social Class Gaps in Nascent Political Ambition? Survey Evidence from the Americas.\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, May, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/734284<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#28 – April 2025<\/strong>

Pledge Fulfillment in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf0 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea – Geographic representation in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea – Unequal responsiveness in \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa – Housing crisis in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 – Subjective local inequality in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Party Politics, @theresmatthiess.bsky.social, Vodov\u00e1 & @frasmcm.bsky.social<\/a> study role of ministerial experience for electoral pledge fulfillment in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf0 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Previous experience in same ministry crucial, prof. experience has no effect

Matthie\u00df, Theres, Petra Vodov\u00e1, and Fraser McMillan. 2025. \u201cDoes It Matter Who Is in Charge? Ministerial Characteristics and Pledge Fulfilment.\u201d Party Politics<\/em>, May, 13540688251339622. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/13540688251339622<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @ejpgjournal.bsky.social, Harmening & co-authors study geographic representation in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea cities. Parties are more likely to appeal to their electoral strongholds, especially when voters are highly localized & electoral system incentivizes geographic voter targeting.

Harmening, Morten, Jona-Frederik Baumert, Sebastian Block, Martin Gross, Dominic Nyhuis, and Jan Velimsky. 2025. \u201cGeographic Representation in Local Politics: Evidence from Parliamentary Questions in German City Councils.\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.70019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In EJPR Lindqvist, Persson, Schakel & Sundell study electoral origin of unequal policy responsiveness in Europe. Richer vote more, are closest to preferred party + more likely to have it in cabinet. But this does not mediate the effect of income on policy responsiveness

Lindqvist, Jesper, Mikael Persson, Wouter Schakel, and Anders Sundell. 2025. \u201cPoor Choices? Examining the Electoral Connection behind Unequal Policy Representation.\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.70015<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With a national survey, Raquel Ribeiro et al. use an interdisciplinary approach to study the \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 housing crisis, in @ispp-pops.bsky.social. They find 4 distinct positions on the housing crisis, rooted in societal, moral & political perspectives & propose an advocacy framework.

Ribeiro, Raquel, Gabrielle Poeschl, and Ana Cordeiro Santos. 2025. \u2018The Different Sides of the Housing Crisis in Portugal: A Contribution to Building Inclusive, Fair, and Effective Solutions\u2019. Political Psychology <\/em>n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/pops.70025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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n @psrm.bsky.social, Newman compares measures of subjective local inequality to objective measures (Gini, rich-poor gap, joint prevalence of rich and poor households). Joint prevalence of rich and poor most strongly related to subjective measures & demand for redistribution.

Newman, Benjamin J. 2025. \u201cUsing Contextual Measures to Capture Citizens\u2019 Perception of Inequality in Their Surrounding Environment.\u201d Political Science Research and Methods<\/em>, April, 1\u201310. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/psrm.2025.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#27 – March 2025<\/strong>

lockdowns and support for Trump in the US – left parties and redistribution – electoral role of candidate education – tax preferences in Latin America – City councillors\u2019 roll-call voting in Chicago and Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social, @alicexu.bsky.social & Iversen ask if economic, rather than cultural factors, drive support for right-wing populists. Staggered DiD in the US & covid lockdowns. In states with less educated people (cannot work from home) lockdowns increase Trump support

Iversen, Torben, and Alice Xu. 2025. \u201cThe Politics of Pessimism: Unfunded Public Goods as a Source of Right-Wing Populism.\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, March, 00104140241312101. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140241312101<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In EJPR, @alexanderhorn.bsky.social @klueserthan.bsky.social & Martin Haselmayer study the priorities of left parties in 12 OECD countries. While they find no evidence for a crowding out of redistribution generally, they show that some Social Democrats abandoned economic equality.

Horn, Alexander, K. Jonathan Kl\u00fcser, and Martin Haselmayer. n.d. \u2018Social Progress at the Expense of Economic Equality? New Data on Left Parties\u2019 Equality Preferences\u2019. European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed 3 April 2025. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.70008<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @thejop.bsky.social\u202c @elizabethsim0n.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com do a meta-analysis of role of candidate education in conjoint experiments. More educated candidates preferred by all, but more so by more educated respondents, suggesting a possible in-group bias

Simon, Elizabeth, and Stuart J. Turnbull-Dugarte. 2025. \u2018Education as Identity? A Meta-Analysis of Education-Based In-Group Preferences in Candidate Choice Experiments\u2019. The Journal of Politics<\/em>, April. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/730745<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @cpsjournal.bsky.social Heilbrun studies tax preferences in the Latinobarometro. High perceived inequality associated with a preference towards a narrower tax base. Suggests a reason why revenue from direct taxes in LA is low

Heilbrun, Guy. 2024. “Perceived Inequality as an Impediment to Mass Taxation: Evidence From Latin America.” Comparative Political Studies<\/em> (2024).
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In @thejop.bsky.social @bigcitypolitics.bsky.social & Armstrong study elite conflict using councilors’ roll-call votes. Original dataset over many terms in Chicago & Toronto. Against a pluralist expectation, councilors\u2019 conflict is low-dimensional but durable across terms

Taylor, Zack, and David A. Armstrong. 2025. \u201cPolitical Divisions in Large Cities: The Socio-Spatial Basis of Legislative Behavior in Chicago and Toronto.\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, March, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/732976<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#26 – February 2025<\/strong>

Genetics & political participation in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea – Historical formation of african borders – Colonial mapmaking & ethnic identity – Occupational backgrounds of MPs in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea – Economic inequality & right-wing support in \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In @polbehavior.bsky.social, @rafaelahlskog.bsky.social, Dawes, Oskarsson, & Weinschenk study the relationship b\/w genetics & political participation. 4 Studies using polygenic indices (PGIs)  in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Results show that genetics predict participation, even within families.

Ahlskog, Rafael, Christopher Dawes, Sven Oskarsson, and Aaron Weinschenk. 2025. \u201cThe Genetics of Political Participation: Leveraging Polygenic Indices to Advance Political Behavior Research.\u201d Political Behavior<\/em>, February. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-025-10020-y<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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 In @apsrjournal.bsky.social<\/a>, @jackpaine.bsky.social. Qiu, & @ricarthuguet.bsky.social   challenge established view of African borders as arbitrary. Instead, African borders formed by historical, geographical realities. Data on pre- and postcolonial borders.

Paine, Jack, Xiaoyan Qiu, and Joan Ricart-Huguet. 2025. \u201cEndogenous Colonial Borders: Precolonial States and Geography in the Partition of Africa.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em> 119 (1): 1\u201320. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055424000054<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @bjpols.bsky.social, Houle & Conroy-Krutz argue colonial mapmaking has long term impact on ethnic identity. Use Afrobarometer data from 26 countries to show groups partitioned by border identify less with ethnicity. Mechanism via weakening traditional authorities by partition.

Houle, Christian, and Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz. 2025. \u201cColonial Mapmaking, Ethnic Identity, and Traditional Authority in Africa.\u201d British Journal of Political Science <\/em>55:e28. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123424000759<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @ajpseditor.bsky.social @miacosta.bsky.social & @miguelpereira.bsky.social study how occupational backgrounds shape MPs’ ability to garner support for their policies. Survey experiments in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Find some experience credibility bonus among citizens & politicians

Costa, Mia, and Miguel M. Pereira. 2025. \u201cWhy Parties Can Benefit from Promoting Occupational Diversity in Legislatures: Experimental Evidence from Three Countries.\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em>, February, ajps.12951. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12951<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In party politics, Jeffrey Nonnemacher and Jennifer Fitzgerald ask if economic inequality motivates right-wing support. Survey experiment in \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea cueing respondents about local or national inequality. Cues about local inequality particularly decrease support for Swedish far-right

Nonnemacher, Jeffrey, and Jennifer Fitzgerald. 2025. \u201cRejecting the Radical Right: Local Inequality and Party Support.\u201d Party Politics<\/em>, February, 13540688251317584. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/13540688251317584<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#25 – January 2025<\/strong>

Political responsiveness in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 & \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 – Populist parties & congruence in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea – Effect of income on turnout in \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4  –  Returns to office in  \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 – Electoral effects of coal phase-outs in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rasmussen, Anne, and Simon Otjes. \u201cResponding to Whom? An Experimental Study of the Dynamics of Responsiveness to Interest Groups and the Public.\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 32, no. 3 (March 4, 2025): 727\u201354. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2024.2306226<\/a>.

In @jeppjournal.bsky.social, @annerasmussen.bsky.social & @simonotjes.bsky.social ask: are politicians more responsive to interest groups or public opinion? Vignette experiments in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 & \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 with politicians. Effect of public opinion positive, stronger, and more general.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zhirnov, Andrei, Jan Philipp Thomeczek, Michele Scotto Di Vettimo, Alberto L\u00f3pez Ortega, Andr\u00e9 Krouwel, Lorenza Antonucci, Roberta Di Stefano, and Norbert Kersting. 2025. \u201cHow Congruent Are Populist Parties with Their Constituencies? Evidence from the 2019 European Parliament Elections in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden.\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 94 (April):102906. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2025.102906<\/a>.

In @electoralstudies.bsky.social, Zhirnov, @drphilphil.bsky.social, and co-authors study congruence b\/w populist parties & their voters. VAA data from \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Show populist parties are best choice for their voters, but congruence is not higher compared to other parties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Geys, Benny, and Rune J. S\u00f8rensen. 2025. \u201cThe Causal Effect of Affluence on Voter Turnout: New Evidence from Lottery Winnings.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em> 55 (January):e7. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123424001005<\/a>.

In @bjpols.bsky.social, Geys & S\u00f8rensen compare current & former lottery winners in the whole \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 to estimate the effect of income on turnout. They find a small effect when gains are close to election date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dahlgaard, Jens Olav, Frederik K. Kj\u00f8ller, und Nicolai Kristensen. \u201eReward or Punishment? The Distribution of Life-Cycle Returns to Political Office\u201c. Political Science Research and Methods<\/em>, 6. Januar 2025, 1\u20139. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/psrm.2024.67<\/a>.

In @psrm.bsky.social, Dahlgaard, @fkjoeller.bsky.social and Kristensen research whether political careers are economically attractive. Using administrative data they find that based on total income all \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 MPs experience short-term economic gains during their first term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stutzmann, Sophia. n.d. \u201cAsymmetric Backlash against Structural Economic Change: The Electoral Consequences of the Coal Phase-out in Germany.\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed February 7, 2025. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.70003<\/a>.

IN EJPR, @slstutzmann.bsky.social studies electoral effects of coal phase-outs in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea with admin data & DID design. Punishment of issue owners (left parties) and abstention increase. Not caused by real economic decline but perceived deprivation & loss of status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#24 – December 2024<\/strong>

Responsiveness to poor people in  \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded – Rental market risk and radical right support in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea – Exploitation of migrants in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 – Perceptions of social mobility in \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa – Electoral incentives for public housing in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sevenans, Julie, Awenig Mari\u00e9, Christian Breunig, Stefaan Walgrave, Karolin Soontjens, and Rens Vliegenthart. n.d. \u201cAre Poor People Poorly Heard?\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed December 20, 2024. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12750<\/a> 

In EJPR Sevenans, @breunig.bsky.social, @rensvliegenthart.bsky.social & others study politician estimates of electorate policy positions in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded using original surveys. Politician estimates are closer to what richer citizens think, but only on socio-economic topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Abou-Chadi, Tarik, Cohen, Denis and Kurer, Thomas \u201cRental Market Risk and Radical Right Support.\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>. 2024. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140241306963<\/a> 

In @cpsjournal.bsky.social @tabouchadi.bsky.social @denis-cohen.bsky.social & @thmskrr.bsky.social study rental market risk & far-rigth support in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea. Use geo-referenced attitudes & rent panel. Poorer long-term renters of increasing rent areas more likely to support the AfD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dipoppa, Gemma. \u201cWhen Migrants Mobilize against Labor Exploitation: Evidence from the Italian Farmlands.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, 2024, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055424001138<\/a> 

In @apsrjournal.bsky.social @gemmadipoppa.bsky.social studies the impact of an intervention designed to fight labor exploitation of undocumented migrants in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9. Findings show that the intervention can reduce labor exploitation, weaken organized crime & raise awareness among locals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Staalduinen, Briitta van, and Delia Zollinger. 2024. \u201cPerceptions of Social Mobility, Gender, and Progressive Politics.\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, December, 00104140241306939. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140241306939<\/a>.

In @cpsjournal.bsky.socia, Staalduinen & @dpzollinger.bsky.social study relationship between women\u2019s status gains & progressive attitudes in \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea. Individual mobility has no effect on progressiveness but perceived collective gains but limited to gender issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hilbig, Hanno, and Andreas Wiedemann. n.d. \u201cHow Budget Trade-Offs Undermine Electoral Incentives to Build Public Housing.\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed January 9, 2025. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12939<\/a>.

In @ajpseditor.bsky.social, @hannohilbig.bsky.social & @awiedemann.bsky.social study local politicians\u2019 electoral incentives to build public housing. Election & census data in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea. Rsl show incumbents are punished for new PH, b\/c residents prefer spending in other policy areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#23 – November 2024<\/strong>

Local portfolios in german municipalities – Support for radical right in rural Portugal – Attitudes towards disaster assistance in the US – Election timing and minority candidate success in California – Politicians\u2019 theories of elections and voting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ecker, Alejandro, and Martin Gross. n.d. \u201cEquitability or Proportionality? Local-Level Portfolio Allocation in Germany.\u201d West European Politics<\/em>, 1\u201327. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01402382.2024.2420294<\/a>.

In WEP, Ecker & @martingross.bsky.social study the allocation of executive portfolios in local politics. Data for large cities in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea. Results indicate that local department heads are allocated among coalition parties and in proportion to their council seat share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Magalh\u00e3es, Pedro C., and Jo\u00e3o Cancela. 2025. \u201cPolitical Neglect and Support for the Radical Right: The Case of Rural Portugal.\u201d Political Geography<\/em> 116 (January):103224. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.polgeo.2024.103224<\/a>.

In @politicalgeography.bsky.social, @pcmagalhaes.bsky.social & @joaoc.bsky.social examine rural support for radical right in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9. Rural areas more likely to support RR but not via usual channels (e.g. anti-immigration). Perception of pol. neglect of rural areas is key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ross, Ashley D., Stella M. Rouse, Isabella Alca\u00f1iz, and Alejandra Marchevsky. 2024. \u201cWho Is Perceived as Deserving? How Social Identities Shape Attitudes about Disaster Assistance in the United States.\u201d PS: Political Science & Politics<\/em>: 1\u20138. doi: 10.1017\/S1049096524000362.

In @pspolisci.bsky.social, @stellarouse.bsky.social and colleagues study how social identities shape attitude about disaster assistance in the \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. They find that federal disaster assistance has broad support but depends on perception of the victim & type of assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hajnal, Zoltan L., Vladimir Kogan, and G. Agustin Markarian. n.d. \u201cWho Wins When? Election Timing and Descriptive Representation.\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12930<\/a>.

In @ajpseditor.bsky.social, Kogan, Hajnal & @markarianga.bsky.social study how local election timing affects minority candidate success. Election data in California. Results show Latino candidates gain, & white candidates lose votes when local elections align with federal ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lucas, Jack, Lior Sheffer, Peter John Loewen, Stefaan Walgrave, Karolin Soontjens, Eran Amsalem, Stefanie Bailer et al. “Politicians\u2019 Theories of Voting Behavior.” American Political Science Review<\/em> (2024): 1-18. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055424001060 <\/a>

In @apsrjournal.bsky.social Lucas and colleagues study politicians\u2019 theories of elections and voting in 11 OECD countries. Using elite interviews and public opinion surveys they find a mismatch between politicians\u2019 beliefs and those of ordinary citizens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#22 – October 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender quotas & political knowledge – Socioeconomic status self-deception – Preferences for models of representation – Policy congruence & knowledge – Procedural knowledge of local politicians<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Venturini, Giulia. \u201eDo Gender Quotas Increase Political Knowledge?\u201c European Journal of Political Research<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12736<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In EJPR, @gventurini.bsky.social studies the effect of quotas on political knowledge with quasi-experimental design. Finds that introduction of quotas in Western Europe has strong effect on closing gender gap in political knowledge for young women by around 30% https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5n9byyre<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Melita, D., Alca\u00f1iz\u2010Colomer, J., Matamoros\u2010Lima, J., R\u00edos, S. A., & Moya, M. (2024). Socioeconomic status self\u2010deception as a way to perpetuate classist societies. Political Psychology<\/em>, pops.13051. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/pops.13051<\/a> 

In PP Melita, Alca\u00f1iz\u2010Colomer, Matamoros\u2010Lima, R\u00edos & Moya study how overestimating one\u2019s SES affects attitudes. Using several surveys (ISSP & in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) they find that it leads to more system justification and less support for redistribution https:\/\/doi.org\/nq7n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mongrain, Philippe, Nino Junius, and Nathalie Brack. \u201cAs You Wish? Public Preferences for Models of Representation and MPs\u2019 Role Orientations.\u201d European Journal of Political Research, October 24, 2024, 1475-6765.12734. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12734<\/a>.

In EJPR, Mongrain, Junions & Brack study congruence in representational style between citizens & MPs across 13 countries. MPs prefer trusteeship whereas citizens\u2019 preferences are concentrated between the two extremes. Citizens’ preferences are driven by ideology, but not MPs\u2019 doi.org\/nq7m<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lucas, Jack, Sheffer Lior, Loewen Peter John. 2024. \u201cPathways to Substantive Representation: Policy Congruence and Policy Knowledge Among Canadian Local Politicians.\u201d Political Behavior<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-024-09982-2<\/a> 

In Political Behavior @jacklucas.bsky.social, @liorsheffer.bsky.social & Peter John Loewen find congruent politicians have more accurate perceptions of their constituents’ perceptions in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6. Learn more about the implications of their findings: https:\/\/doi.org\/nq7j<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Auerbach, Adam Michael, Shikhar Singh, and Tariq Thachil. 2024. \u201cWho Knows How to Govern? Procedural Knowledge in India\u2019s Small-Town Councils.\u201d American Political Science Review, July, 1\u201319. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055424000297<\/a>. 

In APSR, Auerbach, Singh, & Thachil study procedural knowledge of politicians in small towns. Survey in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3. Results show low levels of procedural knowledge on how to govern. Also show positive association between procedural knowledge & politicians\u2019 effectiveness in office. doi.org\/nq7h<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#21 – September 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic income and voting – Unintended electoral effects of land reform – Transparency and redistribution – School spending and electoral incentives –  Responsiveness to comments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hirvonen, Salomo, Jerome Schafer, and Janne Tukiainen. \u201ePolicy Feedback and Voter Turnout: Evidence from the Finnish Basic Income Experiment\u201c. American Journal of Political Science<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12915<\/a>.

In @ajpseditor.bsky.social, Hirvonen, Schafer, & @jannetukiainen.bsky.social show effect of basic income policy on participation. Increases voting by ca 7 ppts among infrequent voters (marginal voters). Effect persists. Operates via increases in trust & efficacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Albertus, Michael, and Noah Schouela. 2022. \u201cWhen Redistribution Backfires: Theory and Evidence from Land Reform in Portugal.\u201d Journal of politics. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/732944<\/a>

In @thejop.bsky.social Albertus & Schouela study electoral consequences of land reform in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 exploiting arbitrary allocation due to soil mismeasurement. Communists implementing reform didn\u2019t reap benefits as eligible non-beneficiaries & those non-eligible voted against<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dunaiski, Maurice, und Janne Tukiainen. \u201eDoes income transparency affect support for redistribution? Evidence from Finland\u2019s tax day\u201c. The Journal of Politics<\/em>, 16. September 2024. <\/a>https:\/\/doi.org\/nknz<\/a>.

In @thejop.bsky.social, @jannetukiainen.bsky.social & Dunaiski study the impact of income transparency policy on support for redistribution. Looking at the \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee tax day they find that it decreases top earners support for redistribution, while it increases among the young<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hamel, Brian T. 2024. \u201cInequality in the Classroom: Electoral Incentives and the Distribution of Local Education Spending.\u201d The Journal of Politics, September, 732959. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/732959<\/a>

In @thejop.bsky.social, @brianhamel.bsky.social study school spending & electoral incentives. Spending & electoral data in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Results show allocation bias towards schools in competitive & supportive districts, especially when parents are a large part of the electorate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sahn, Alexander. n.d. \u201cPublic Comment and Public Policy.\u201d American Journal of Political Science n\/a (n\/a). Accessed September 9, 2024. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12900<\/a>.

In @ajpseditor.bsky.social, Sahn examines responsiveness to comments at public planning meetings. Meeting minutes & admin data in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. Results show approvals are generally responsive to the public, but especially to preferences of white commenters & neighborhood groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#20 – 13.02.2024 – 22.02.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disaster relief & voting in Japan – Interaction of economic & political inequality in Latin America – residential environmental inequality in Germany – Fiscal implications of the radical right in European Union – Age-related turnout gap in European Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fukumoto, Kentaro, and Kyosuke Kikuta. 2024. \u201cAfter a Storm Come Votes: Identifying the Effects of Disaster Relief on Electoral Outcomes.\u201d Political Behavior, February. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11109-024-09921-1<\/a>.
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In Political Behavior, Fukumoto & Kikuta study effect of disaster relief on voting in Japan. Using rainfall as IV for disaster relief, they find substantial effect on support for governing parties. Suggests retrospective voting behavior. http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5emxf64v<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fergusson, Leopoldo, James Robinson, and Santiago Torres. 2024. \u201cThe Interaction of Economic and Political Inequality in Latin America.\u201d IDB Publications, February. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.18235\/0005546<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDB WP by Fergusson, Robinson & Torres study puzzle of why (non-elite) political newcomers have not reduced economic inequality? Using RD on municipal elections they find narrowly elected newcomers have little effect, particularly where economic inequality is high. https:\/\/shorturl.at\/pzIX3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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K\u00f6nig, C., 2023. \u201cNeighborhood Structure and Environmental Quality: A fine-grained analysis of spatial inequalities in urban Germany\u201c. Urban Studies. https:\/\/doi.org\/mhk8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Urban Studies @ckoenig.bsky.social studies residential environmental inequality (EI) in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea. Spatial granular data from 186,000 neighborhoods across large municipalities. Areas with higher share of foreigners further from green areas & more exposed to air pollution https:\/\/doi.org\/mhk8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Els\u00e4sser, Lea and R\u00f6th, Leonce. 2024 \u201cFiscal implications of the populist radical right in power\u201d, Journal of European Public Policy,<\/em> pp. 1\u201330. https:\/\/doi.org\/mhk7<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the @jeppjournal.bsky.social, Els\u00e4sser & R\u00f6th analyse PRRPs in \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa. Using mixed effects models they find that PRRPs in government have significantly and substantially higher public deficits than governments without PRRPs & similar socio-economic starting conditions.https:\/\/doi.org\/mhk7<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Angelucci, Davide, Luca Carrieri, and Marco Improta. 2024. \u201c\u2018No Participation Without Representation\u2019: The Impact of Descriptive and Substantive Representation on the Age-Related Turnout Gap.\u201d Political Studies, February. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00323217241229316<\/a>.
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In Pol. Stud., Angelucci, Carrieri & Improta analyse determinants of the age-related turnout gap. Survey & electoral data in EU. Results show that substantive & descriptive representation in national parliaments & prioritisation of postmaterialist values reduce the gap. https:\/\/doi.org\/mhk9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#19 – 26.01.2024 – 12.02.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State responses to protest in Mexico – Party broad-appeal responsiveness – Electoral returns of infrastructure investment in Brazil – Elites misperception of voter opinions – Voter preferences & party positions in the E.U. and the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sullivan, H. \u201cWhen Elites Concede: State Capacity and the Management of Protest in Mexico.\u201d Democratization https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13510347.2024.2311830<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Democratization @hsulli.bsky.social studies when the state responds to protests with concessions in \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd. Using newspaper based original data on protests and responses, finds that there are more concessions where state capacity is stronger https:\/\/doi.org\/mgh6<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In @wepsocial.bsky.social, Tromborg & Jensen study if parties proposing appealing a broader electorate with disparate promises are less responsive. Party data from Western countries shows that their measures of broadeness does not affect welfare policy responsiveness https:\/\/doi.org\/mgh8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tromborg, Mathias Wessel, and Carsten Jensen. 2024. \u201cThe Broad-Appeal Strategy and Policy Representation.\u201d West European Politics, January, 1\u201311. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01402382.2023.2292420<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ara\u00fajo, Victor;  Marta Arretche, and Pablo Beramendi, \u201cThe Electoral Effects of Large-Scale Infrastructure Policies: Evidence from a Rural Electrification Scheme in Brazil,\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, August 10, 2023, 000\u2013000, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/726958<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @thejop.bsky.social @victoraraujo.bsky.social Arretche & @pberamendi.bsky.social study infrastructure programs\u2019 electoral returns. ITT & Fuzzy RD using electrification scheme prior to \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 2006 elections. Reward in 2010, with spillover to education. Persists until 2022 https:\/\/doi.org\/mgh4<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Furnas, Alexander C., and Timothy M. LaPira. n.d. \u201cThe People Think What I Think: False Consensus and Unelected Elite Misperception of Public Opinion.\u201d American Journal of Political Science n\/a (n\/a). Accessed January 31, 2024. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ajps.12833<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In@ajpseditor.bsky.social, Furnas & @timlapira.bsky.social use surveys of unelected elites & voters to study misperceptions of public opinion. Strong misperception but non-partisan. Elites believe opinions correspond to own policy preferences. http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2kck4aff<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weisstanner, D.,and Carsten Jensen. 2024. \u201cPolitical mobilisation and socioeconomic inequality in policy congruence.\u201d European Journal of Political Research (online first). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12661<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In EJPR, @dweisstanner.bsky.social<\/a> & Jensen study the discrepancy between voter preferences and party positions. Uses survey data and party manifestos from \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa and US. Political mobilization of low-income citizens in elections and through trade unions counters inequality in policy congruence. https:\/\/doi.org\/mghv<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#18 – 12.01.2024 – 25.01.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Politics of land use in the U.S. – Politicians\u2019 extra-parliamentary activities in Germany & the U.K.  – Support for redistribution in the U.S. – Representation and occupational background of local politicians in Germany – Women\u2019s under-representation in the U.S. republican party<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brouwer, N. R., and Jessica Trounstine. 2024. \u201cNIMBYs, YIMBYs, and the Politics of Land Use in American Cities.\u201d Annual Review of Political Science 27 (1).. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1146\/annurev-polisci-041322-041133<\/a>

In ARPS, Brouwer & @trounstine.bsky.social review research on history, power distribution & consequences of politics of land use regulation. Literature focus on US. Call for further research on activism demographics, clashes of powerful interests & regulatory process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Geys, Benny, and Karsten Mause. 2023. \u201cPoliticians\u2019 Extra-Parliamentary Activities and Lobbying.\u201d In The Political Economy of Lobbying: Channels of Influence and Their Regulation, edited by Karsten Mause and Andreas Polk, 183\u2013200. Studies in Public Choice. Cham: Springer International Publishing. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-44393-0_9<\/a>.

Chapter in new book about lobbying by @karstenmause.bsky.social and Geys. Review of literature on MP side-jobs and lobbying. Some (mixed) evidence that side-jobs reduce parliamentary activity. Few studies on conflicts of interests, mostly from individual case studies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Margalit, Yotam; Raviv, Shir. 2024. \u201cDoes support for redistribution mean what we think it means? Political Science Research and Methods\u201d<\/em>.1-9. doi:10.1017\/psrm.2023.57

In PSRM @shirraviv.bsky.social & Margalit ask: what redistributive policies do citizens consider when asked about inequality reduction? Original survey & experiment in the US. Informing about concrete redistributive measures boosts support for government action<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Velimsky, J.A. et al.<\/em> .2024. \u2018The impact of occupational background on issue representation\u2019, West European Politics<\/em>, pp. 1\u201324. https:\/\/doi.org\/mdms<\/a>

Using original data @sebastianjblock.bsky.social<\/a> @martingross.bsky.social<\/a> @donyhu.bsky.social<\/a> & Jan Velimsky find that \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea local politicians are more likely to submit parliamentary questions on topics related to their occupational background than councillors with a different background<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Karpowitz, Christopher F., J. Quin Monson Jessica R. Preece and Alejandra Aldridge. 2024. \u201cSelecting for Masculinity: Women\u2019s Under-Representation in the Republican Party.\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>: 1\u201322. doi: 10.1017\/S0003055423000783.

In APSR, @profkarpo.bsky.social<\/a>, @jrpjrpjrp.bsky.social<\/a>, Monson & Aldrich study US female underrepresentation. Vignette experiments & original data on candidates self-presentation. Conservative Republicans favour candidates with male self-presentation independent of sex. https:\/\/doi.org\/mdmz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#17 – 15.12.2023 and 11.01.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Lawyers as lobbyists in the U.S. – Responsiveness to bribery-reporting in Africa – Elite control and development in Brazilian municipalities – Descriptive representation and party building in Brazil – Policies advanced by the democratic party in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Libgober, Brian; Carpenter, Daniel. “Lawyers as Lobbyists 2004: Regulatory Advocacy in American Finance.” <\/strong>Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, 1-20. doi:10.1017\/S1537592723002943<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Perspectives on Politics, Libgober & Carpenter analyse the role of lawyers in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 regulatory lobbying. Using a wide data set they are able to describe a vast \u201cworld of regulatory influence-seeking\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Barbabela, Let\u00edcia. 2024. \u201cA positive feedback mechanism? Institutional responsiveness to bribery reporting by citizens in 12 African countries.\u201d <\/strong>Crime Law Soc Change, 1-21<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10611-023-10137-3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In CLSC @letmeni.bsky.social studies whether responsiveness to bribery is associated with more institutional support and efficacy against corruption. Uses Afrobarometer data from 12 countries. Only finds some positive association between responsiveness and support:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ferraz, Cl\u00e1udio; Finan, Federico; Martinze-Bravo, Monica. 2024. \u201cPolitical Power, Elite Control, and Long-Run Development: Evidence from Brazil*.\u201d<\/strong> Journal of the European Economic Association. DOI: 10.3386\/w27456<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To appear in JEEA, Ferraz, Finan & Martinez-Bravo study local power concentration & development in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7. Formerly more concentrated places were worse off but fared better in the long run as the dictatorship particularly targeted them to increase political competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Goyal, Tanushree, and Cameron Sells. 2023. \u201cDescriptive Representation and Party Building: Evidence from Municipal Governments in Brazil.\u201d <\/strong>American Political Science eview<\/em>, December, 1\u201316. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423001168<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In APSR, Goyal & Sells the effect of female mayors on the gender gap in local member recruitment. Use administrative data in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7. Show that women in mayoral office reduce gender gap of their local party and newly recruited male members to be more loyal to the party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hacker, Jacob S., Amelia Malpas, Paul Pierson, and Sam Zacher. 2023. \u201cBridging the Blue Divide: The Democrats\u2019 New Metro Coalition and the Unexpected Prominence of Redistribution.\u201d <\/strong>Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, December, 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1537592723002931<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In Perspectives on Politics, @jacobhacker.bsky.social, @malpas.bsky.social , Pierson & Zacher analyse Democrats\u2019 strategies to address economically U-shaped voter base. Focus on government spending, regulation and pre-distribution – reducing inequality before income.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#16 – 02.12.2023 and 14.12.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

News & public opinion in the U.S. – Voter punishment of corruption in the U.K. – Place-based political trust in European Union – Deliberation & voting behaviour in Benin – Communicative responsiveness in the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wlezien, Christopher. 2023. \u201cNews and Public Opinion: Which Comes First?\u201d <\/strong>The Journal of Politics<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/726940<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @thejop.bsky.social, @cbwlezien.bsky.social analyzes direction of causality b\/w public opinion & tone of news coverage. Survey & news data in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. <\/strong>Results indicate 2-way flows. Effects stronger from polls to news & when actors provide information to the other side. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cheng-Matsuno, Vanessa and Daniel Berliner. 2023. \u201cDo voters differentially punish transnational corruption?.\u201d<\/strong> European Journal of Political Research<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12643<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@vchengm.bsky.social & Berliner\u2019s EJPR paper is about voters\u2019 differential punishment of transnational corruption. Vignette experiment in the \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7. Electoral opposition only stronger when corruption involves Moscow instead of Berlin or London-based firm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hegewald, Sven. 2023. \u201cLocality as a Safe Haven: Place-Based Resentment and Political Trust in Local and National Institutions.\u201d <\/strong>Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201326. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2023.2291132<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In JEPP @svenhegewald.bsky.social shows that places that feel disfavored, particularly in terms of political representation, tend have higher political trust at the local level relative to the national level. Original survey data from 9 EU countries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wantchekon, Leonard, and Jenny Guardado. 2023. \u201cDeliberation and Ethical Voting Behavior: Evidence from a Campaign Experiment in Benin.\u201d<\/strong> American Political Science Review<\/em>, December, 1\u201317. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000813<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In APSR Wantchekon & Guardado conduct a field experiment in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddef on deliberation in campaigns. Villages randomly assigned to campaign with deliberation as opposed to rallies have higher turnout and are better informed about candidates and issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Itzkovitch-Malka, Reut; Guy Mor, Odelia Oshri, Shaul Shenhav. 2023. \u201cTalking representation: How legislators re-establish responsiveness in cases of representational deficits.\u201d <\/strong>European Journal of Political Research<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12648<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In EJPR Itzkovitch-Malka, Mor, Oshri & Shenhav ask: Do legislators use rhetoric to compensate their constituencies for representational deficit? QTA of parliamentary speeches during Brexit. Rhetorical effort increases with the size of the representation deficit.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#15 – 23.11.2023 and 30.11.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far right support in Italy – Electoral effects of road provision in  India – Voters\u2019 expectations of parties in Australia & the U.K. – SES and adult outcomes in South Africa – Politicians\u2019 spending decisions in Malawi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cremaschi, Simone, Paula Rettl, Marco Cappelluti, and Catherine E. De Vries. 2023. “Geographies of Discontent: Public Service Deprivation and the Rise of the Far Right in Italy.”<\/strong> https:\/\/shorturl.at\/AGH15<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WP by @simonecremaschi.bsky.social @paularettl.bsky.social @marcocappelluti.bsky.social & De Vries on effect of public services on far right support in \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 exploiting a policy that reduced provision in small towns. Diff in diff estimates show more far right support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Werner, Annika, and Reinhard Heinisch. 2023. \u201cIdeological Beasts or Effective Organizations? Do Voters\u2019 Views of Democracy Affect Their Expectations of Political Parties?\u201d<\/strong> Democratization<\/em>: 1\u201324. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13510347.2023.2278709<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Democratization, Werner & Heinisch study how citizens relate to political parties: do they value more that they represent them better or that they win? Using surveys in \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa & \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 they find citizens value somewhat more interest representation than winning <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Goyal, Tanushree. 2024. “Do citizens enforce accountability for public goods provision? Evidence from India\u2019s rural roads program.” <\/strong>The Journal of Politics<\/em> 86:1. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/726973<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @thejop.bsky.social Goyal studies electoral effects of public goods provision. Large-scale administrative data from \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\u2019s rural roads program. FD OLS and IV approach. Road provision does not boost electoral support for the ruling party<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Loss, Georg, Sara Naicker, Linda Richter, and G\u00fcnther Fink. 2024; “Early life determinants of social disparities among young adults: A longitudinal study in vulnerable communities in South Africa.”<\/strong> World Development <\/em>175:106465. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2023.106465<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In WD Loss, Naicker, Richter & Fink study importance of home and area SES for educational attainment and criminality. Longitudinal data from a low-income community in \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6. Compared to area, home SES more strongly associated to adult outcomes, such as school completion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jablonski, Ryan, and Brigitte Seim. 2023. \u201cWhat Politicians Do Not Know Can Hurt You: The Effects of Information on Politicians\u2019 Spending Decisions.\u201d <\/strong>American Political Science Review, November, 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423001132<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In AJPS @ryanjablonski.bsky.social & Seim study effect of information on politician spending decisions in Malawi. Information reduces spending inequality. Need information increases allocation to high-need areas and aid information reduces allocation to highaid areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#14 – 01.11.2023 and 16.11.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Views of minipublics in Belgium – class-based appeals in Denmark – timing of corruption lawfare in Argentina – new dataset on chiefs of staff in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and U.K. – effects of gentrification on representation in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Van Dijk, Lisa, Hannah Werner, and Sofie Maren. 2023. \u201cThe Perceived Problem\u2010solving Potential of Deliberative Minipublics: Evidence from a Survey of Belgian Citizens.\u201d <\/strong>European Journal of Political Research<\/em>, November. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12639<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In EJPR, @lisavandijk.bsky.social, Werner & Marben study political dissatisfaction & citizens’ perception of minipublics as problem-solvers. Use survey data in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea. Show positive perception leads to support for use. Effect stronger for women & negative for education. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stubager, Rune, and Mads Thau. 2023. \u201cHow Do Voters Interpret Social Class Appeals? Lessons from Open-Ended Responses.\u201d <\/strong>West European Politics,<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01402382.2023.2274726<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @wepsocial.bsky.social, Stubager & Thau study with a survey experiment voter reactions to symbolic (as opposed to policy-based) class-based appeals in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0. Declaring to care about the working class is valued by citizens, even if done by a rightwing party. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Feierherd, Germ\u00e1n, Ezequiel Gonzalez-Ocantos, and Guadalupe Tu\u00f1\u00f3n. 2023. “Witch Hunts? Electoral Cycles and Corruption Lawsuits in Argentina”. <\/strong>British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, 1\u201320. doi:10.1017\/S000712342300042.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @bjpols.bsky.social Feierherd @egocantos.bsky.social & Tu\u00f1\u00f3n study lawfare by focusing on the electoral timing of corruption accusations. Novel dataset of court procedures in \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 over 8 yrs. Find more complaints filed against and by politicians right before elections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heath Pickerings, Tom Bellens, and Marleene Brans, \u201cThe Prime Minister\u2019s Chief of Staff: Comparing Profiles and Trends in Westminster Democracies, 1990\u20132021,\u201d<\/strong> Governance, accessed November 16, 2023, https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/gove.12834<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @govjournal.bsky.social Pickerings, Bellens & Brans study chiefs of staff\u2019s profiles in \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa, \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6, \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff, and \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7. Use prosopography to create a novel dataset covering 56 individuals from 1990 to 2021. Most come from politics but move into different paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lee, Diana Da In, and Yamil Ricardo Velez. 2023. \u201cRising Tides or Political Ripcurrents? Gentrification and Minority Representation in 166 Cities.\u201d <\/strong>Urban Affairs Review<\/em>, November, 10780874231210768. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10780874231210768<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Urban Affairs Lee & @yamilrvelez.bsky.study impact of gentrification on minority representation in 166 US city councils. Economic and racial gentrification distinct. Economic gentrification can increase minority representation, racial gentrification reduces it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#13 – 18.10.2023 and 02.11.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unequal responsiveness to men and women in 43 countries – Billionaires in politics across the world – Identifying widespread corruption in Czech Republic – Policy returns and voters\u2019 support for politicians in the U.S. – Civic duty and turnout in Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Persson, Mikael, Wouter Schakel, and Anders Sundell. 2023. “A Man\u2019s World? The Policy Representation of Women and Men in a Comparative Perspective.<\/strong>” Perspectives on Politics<\/em>, October, 1\u201317. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S1537592723002049<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In PoP, Persson, Schakel & Sundell study gender political inequality in policy responsiveness. 43 countries over time. Match preferences with actual policy change. Women\u2019s policy preferences underrepresented. More women in politics & labor market reduces bias.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Krcmaric, Daniel, Stephen C. Nelson, and Andrew Roberts. 2023. “Billionaire Politicians: A Global Perspective.<\/strong>” Perspectives on Politics,<\/em> 1\u201315. doi:10.1017\/S1537592723002761<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krcmaric, Nelson & @andrewroberts.bsky.social\u2019s PoP paper presents an original dataset of billionaires\u2019 direct involvement in politics. Covers 2,000 individuals across the world. Billionaire political participation is above average in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3, \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa, \ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0, & \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gawthorpe, Steven, and Joseph Pozsgai-Alvarez. 2023. “How to Identify Widespread Corruption? New Insights from Geo-Spatial Analysis.” <\/strong>Governance<\/em>, October, 1-22. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/gove.12832<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Governance, Gawthorpe & Pozsgai-Alvarez investigate corruption as informal institution in \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff. Show construction companies that donate to political parties are more likely to be awarded public projects. Effect stable over time and in most regions of \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gerber, Alan S., Gregory A. Huber, Patrick D. Tucker, and John J. Cho. 2023. “The Importance of Breaking Even: How Local and Aggregate Returns Make Politically Feasible Policies.” <\/strong>British Journal of Political Science, October, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000522<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In @bjpols.bsky.social<\/a> Gerber, Huber, Tucker & Cho study if voters punish politicians supporting policies that are beneficial on aggregate but hurt their locality. Find discontinuity at 0: whether or not locality is hurt matters more than how much it is benefitted or hurt. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artes, Joaquin, and Ignacio Jurado. 2023. “Compulsory Civic Duty and Turnout: Evidence from a Natural Experiment.<\/strong>” Political Science Research and Methods, October, 1\u201310. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/psrm.2023.44<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In PSRM, Artes & @jurado.bsky.social study effect of being randomly selected as  electoral officer for political behavior in Spain. Forced civic duty has strong short-term effect on turnout, but fades over time. Attitudes toward democracy & trust not affected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#12 – 10.10.2023 and 20.10.2023<\/strong>

Citizens\u2019 reactions to high-profile corruption trials  in Brazil  – Class and spatial inequalities in Brazilian cities – Citizens\u2019 lobby in the Netherlands –  Clientelism in Africa –  Fiscal preferences in Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barbabela, Let\u00edcia. (2023) “Judicial Inconsistency and Citizen Anti-Corruption Demobilization: Evidence from Brazil.\u201d<\/strong>Government and Opposition<\/em>, 1\u201320. doi:10.1017\/gov.2023.36

In G&O @letmeni.bsky.social<\/a> <\/a>asks: how do ordinary citizens react to judicial inconsistency in corruption trials? Uses real high-profile case in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 as an unexpected event during survey. Show decrease in trust in courts & willingness to report corruption<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Xu, Alice Z. 2023. \u201cSegregation and the Spatial Externalities of Inequality: A Theory of Interdependence and Public Goods in Cities.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, October, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000722<\/a>.

In AJPS @alicexu.bsky.social studies preferences for urban public good provision. New theory about spatial externalities of inequality. Focus groups, original survey & IV approach in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7. Integration induces middle-class preferences for public rather than private goods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aizenberg, Ellis, Hannah Werner, and Sharon van Geldere. 2023. \u201cHelping Citizens to Lobby Themselves. Experimental Evidence on the Effects of Citizen Lobby Engagement on Internal Efficacy and Political Support.<\/strong>\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201330. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2023.2266459<\/a>.

In JEPP, @aizenbergellis.bsky.social Werner and van Geldere shows that governments\u2019 active engagement in citizen lobby process increases external efficacy and local government trust. Uses 2 survey experiments in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stankov, Nemanja. 2023. \u201cOffer Money, They Will Accept: Linkages between Authoritarian Tendencies and Clientelist Targeting in Africa.<\/strong>\u201d Democratization<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201326. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13510347.2023.2267453<\/a>.

In Democratization, Stankov shows that citizens with authoritarian attitudes are more likely to be targeted by vote buying. Argues it is because they are more likely to comply with brokers instructions. Analysis using Afrobarometer data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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L\u00f3pez Garc\u00eda, Ana Isabel, Sarah Berens, and Barry Maydom. 2023. \u201cEmigration, Social Remittances and Fiscal Policy Preferences: Experimental Evidence From Mexico.<\/strong>\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, October, 00104140231204235. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140231204235<\/a>.

In@cpsjournal.bsky.social,  @anaisgarcia.bsky.social, Berens & Maydom investigate effect of migrant experiences on home country tax preferences. Survey experiment in Mexico. Find exclusion from welfare in US increases returning migrants support of progressive taxation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#11 – 22.09.2023 and 09.10.2023<\/strong>

Mutual responsiveness in the Netherlands – Policy expertise and responsiveness in Sweden – Representation of manual workers in Germany – Elite career paths in Denmark – Bloc voting in Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joosten, Max. 2023. \u201cWho Influences Whom? Inequality in the Mutual Responsiveness between Voters and Elites.<\/strong>\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201326. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2023.2260810<\/a>.

In JEPP Joosten study bridges literatures of unequal representation and unequal adaptation to elite cues. Dutch time-series data. Warns about reverse causality as affluent voters adapt more strongly to party position<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pereira, Miguel M., and Patrik \u00d6hberg. 2023. \u201cThe Expertise Paradox: How Policy Expertise Can Hinder Responsiveness.<\/strong>\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, October, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000303<\/a>.

In BJPS @miguelpereira.bsky.social and Patrik \u00d6hberg investigate effect of politician policy expertise on responsiveness. Experiments with Swedish politicians.  More expertise makes politicians believe voters don\u2019t understand complexity & facts of issue & less likely to think voter opinion represents majority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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K\u00fcbler, Marie. 2023. Who Speaks for Manual Workers? Unequal Congruence in the 2017 German Federal Election<\/strong>. West European Politics<\/em>: 1\u201327. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01402382.2023.2254637<\/a>.

In WEP, K\u00fcbler analyzes opinion congruence of workers & MPs in Germany. Compared to other classes, low congruence between workers and MPs. For individual issues, high congruence w\/ different parties, esp on immigration (AfD) & income inequality (Greens, SPD & Left).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Binderkrantz, Anne Skorkj\u00e6r, J\u00f8rgen Gr\u00f8nneg\u00e5rd Christensen, Peter Munk Christiansen, Marie Kaldahl Nielsen, and Helene Helboe Pedersen. n.d. \u201cClosed Shutters or Revolving Doors? Elite Career Track Similarity and Elite Sector Transfers in Denmark.<\/strong>\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed October 9, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12627<\/a>.

In EJPS, @annebind.bsky.social & co-authors collect data on careers of +500 political elites in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0: MPs, top bureaucrats and leaders of interest organizations. Careers paths are fairly distinct across groups; few individuals hold different types of elite position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cooperman, A. D. (2023). 2023. “Bloc Voting for Electoral Accountability.”<\/strong>American Political Science Review<\/em>, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000989<\/a>

In APSR, @acooperman.bsky.socia studies prerequisites & success of bloc voting in Brazil. Uses conjoint experiment, electoral data and interviews. Trust and ability to show loyalty make bloc voting more likely.  Bloc voting improves water access for association members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#10 – 08.9.2023 and 21.09.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allocation of privately financed infrastructure in middle income countries – Indirect taxes and accountability – Voter\u2019s fiscal adjustment preferences in Latin America – The relationship between political trust and democracy – Clientelism and redistribution in \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Woodhouse, Eleanor F. (2019). “The distributive politics of privately financed infrastructure agreements<\/strong>“. Governance<\/em>, (September 15, 2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/gove.12824<\/a>

In @Gov_Journal @woodhouseleanor\u2019s distributive politics study focuses on privately financed infrastructure projects. Data from 16 middle income countries.  Projects targeted to swing districts aligned with national government, particularly when visible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cuesta, Brandon de la, Lucy Martin, Helen V. Milner, and Daniel L. Nielson. 2023. \u201cDo Indirect Taxes Bite? How Hiding Taxes Erases Accountability Demands from Citizens.<\/strong>\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, March, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/724962<\/a>.

In @The_JOP Cuesta @lucy_es_martin @hvm1 & Nielson study taxation and political accountability using experiments in \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec. VAT induces less accountability than personal income tax, because VAT is less visible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ardanaz, Martin; H\u00fcbscher, Evelyne; Keefer, Philip, & Sattler, Thomas (2023). “Voters\u2019 Preferences over the Composition of Fiscal Adjustment: Experimental Evidence from Latin America.<\/strong>” (September 2023) http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.18235\/0005119<\/a>.

 In a @the_IDB WP, Ardanaz, Keefer, @EveHubscher & @SattlersThomas use conjoint experiment in \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea to study preferences over ways of reducing budget deficit. Increasing income tax and reducing social assistance the least preferred options<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dawson, Andrew, and Isabel L. Krakoff. 2023. \u201cPolitical Trust and Democracy: The Critical Citizens Thesis Re-Examined.<\/strong>\u201d Democratization<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201323. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13510347.2023.2257607<\/a>.

In @democ_journal @ AND_Dawson & @IzzyLK examine relationship btw. regime type & political trust in 82 countries. Robust negative relationship between democracy & trust. Interpret as support for thesis that democracies have more critical citizens
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Bauhr, Monika, & Justesen, Mogens. K. (2023). “Electoral Clientelism and Redistribution<\/strong>“. Quality of Government Working Paper Series, 2023(10), (September 223). https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2077\/78483<\/a>.

In @QoGData WP Bauhr & @mkjustesen study relationship between clientelism and demand for redistribution in \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6. Find strong negative association between involvement in clientelism & preferences for programmatic redistribution on education or health.
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#9 – 25.08.2023 and 07.09.2023<\/strong>

Collective-Action in Mexico City – Descriptive Representation Worldwide – Minority Representation and Forest Conservation in India – Discretionary Governmental Transfers in Argentina – Natural Disasters and Clientelism in Honduras<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chriswell, Kaitlyn, and Alyssa Huberts. 2023. \u201cCollective Action Infrastructure: The Downstream Effects of Urban Neighborhood Organizing.<\/strong>\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, September, 00104140231193018. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140231193018<\/a>.

In @cps_journal @KChriswell9 & @AlyssaHuberts study variation in neighborhood problem-solving. Online survey in Mexico City. Those who organised for earthquake more likely to organise over crime later. Collective-action infrastructure serves other issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gerring, John, Connor T. Jerzak, and Erzen \u00d6ncel. 2023. \u201cThe Composition of Descriptive Representation.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, September, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000680<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal<\/a> Gerring @JerzakConnor<\/a>@ozyeginuni<\/a> estimate the extent of descriptive representation in a sample of over fifty thousand politicians in 156 countries. Main drivers of variation are compositional: size of the body and heterogeneity of population<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gulzar, Saad, Apoorva Lal, and Benjamin Pasquale. 2023. \u201cRepresentation and Forest Conservation: Evidence from India\u2019s Scheduled Areas.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, September, 1\u201320. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000758<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal<\/a> @saadgulzar @Apoorva__Lal & @bjpasquale ask how political representation affects forest conservation. DiD exploits law boosting Scheduled Tribes\u2019 local representation in India. More conservation in scheduled areas where law was implemented<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clerici, Paula, Luc\u00eda Demeco, Franco Galeano, and Juan Negri. n.d. \u201cMudding the Playing Field. Fiscal Contributions to Municipalities as a Political Construction.<\/strong>\u201d Governance<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed September 7, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/gove.12820<\/a>.

In @Gov_Journal<\/a> @paduis @ludemeco<\/a> @Tartagalensis @jjnegri4<\/a> study discretionary national transfers to municipalities in Argentina. Mayors aligned with national government, but opposed to provincial governor get most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Birch, Sarah, and Ferran Mart\u00ednez i Coma. 2023. \u201cNatural Disasters and the Limits of Electoral Clientelism: Evidence from Honduras.<\/strong>\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 85 (October): 102651. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2023.102651<\/a>.

In @ElectoralStdies<\/a> Birch & Ferran Mart\u00ednez i Coma argue natural disasters can increase clientleism because more money is available to distribute and people have more need. Find relation using LAPOP data on Honduras.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#8 – 14.07.2023 and 24.08.2023<\/strong>

Goals of participatory institutions in Latin America – Influence of protest on politicians\u2019 speech in the UK – Citizens\u2019 acceptance of politicians\u2019 undemocratic behaviour in 5 democracies – Neighbourhood disadvantage & turnout in the US – Wealth gap & voting in Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayka, Lindsay, and Jared Abbott. 2023. \u201cVarieties of Participatory Institutions and Interest Intermediation.<\/strong>\u201d World Development<\/em> 171 (November): 106369. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2023.106369<\/a>.

In @WorldDevJournal @LindsayMayka & Abbott develop participatory institutions typology with lens of interest intermediation. \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8. Goals vary: policy reform, improve services etc. Argue that success should be measured according to goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Barrie, Christopher, Thomas G. Fleming, and Sam S. Rowan. 2023. \u201cDoes Protest Influence Political Speech? Evidence from UK Climate Protest, 2017\u20132019<\/strong>.\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, August, 1\u201318. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000376<\/a>.

In @BJPolS @cbarrie Fleming @_samsrowan ask: does protest influence political speech? Fine-grained crowd-sourced protest data from Fridays for the Future in the UK & politicians’ tweets & parliament speeches. Protest affects online but not offline speech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frederiksen, Kristian  Vrede Skaaning. 2023. \u201cDo Partisanship and Policy Agreement Make Citizens Tolerate Undemocratic Behavior?<\/strong>\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, August. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/726938<\/a>.

In @The_JOP @kristianvsf studies effects of partisanship & policy agreement on acceptance of undemocratic behavior by politicians. Conjoints in 5 countries. Partisans voting intentions affected by undemocratic behavior as much as non-partisans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elder, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ryan D. Enos, and Tali Mendelberg. 2023. \u201cThe Long-Term Effects of Neighborhood Disadvantage on Voting Behavior: The \u2018Moving to Opportunity\u2019 Experiment.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, July, 1\u201317. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000692<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal @elizabethmelder @RyanDEnos & @TMendelberg study causal effect of disadvantage on turnout. They exploit \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 program randomly giving vouchers to move to better areas. Even when program improved economic outcomes, no effect on turnout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Br\u00e4nnlund, Anton, and Jan Szulkin. 2023. \u201cHow Does a Growing Wealth Gap Affect Voting? \u2013 Evidence from Sweden.<\/strong>\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 85 (October): 102647. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2023.102647<\/a>.

In @ElectoralStdies @BrannlundAnton & Szulki study how wealth gap affects voting. Use wealth data from Swedish electoral precincts between 1998 & 2006. Relative house wealth is stronger predictor of left-wing voting than absolute wealth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#7 – 30.06.2023 and 13.07.2023<\/strong>

Decreasing political trust in Europe – Variation in incumbency rates across democracies – Electoral consequences of state violence in South Africa – Quid pro quo between politicians and contractors in India – Responsibility attribution amongst politicians in Norway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bienstman, Simon, Svenja Hense, and Markus Gangl. n.d. \u201cExplaining the \u2018Democratic Malaise\u2019 in Unequal Societies: Inequality, External Efficacy and Political Trust.<\/strong>\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). Accessed July 4, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12611<\/a>.

In @EJPRjournal<\/a>@SBienstman<\/a>, @svhense & Gangl study the relationship between rising income inequality & lower political trust in Europe. With @ESS_Survey data & causal mediation analysis they show indirect effect of inequality on trust via external efficacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Martin, Shane, Charles T. McClean, and Kaare W. Str\u00f8m. 2023. \u201cLegislative Resources, Corruption, and Incumbency.<\/strong>\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, July, 1\u201310. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000108<\/a>.

In @BJPolS @shane_martin, @cmcclean & Str\u00f8m ask: what accounts for variation in re-election rates across democracies? Use IV regression & data covering >200 elections in 68 countries. Impact of legislative resources on re-election weakened by corruption<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel De Kadt, Ada Johnson-Kanu, and Melissa L. Sands. 2023. \u201cState Violence, Party Formation, and Electoral Accountability: The Political Legacy of the Marikana Massacre,<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>. (July 10, 2023). 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000448<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal<\/a> @dandekadt, @AdaJKanu & @melissaleesands study electoral consequences of state violence against striking mineworkers in South Africa. Show decline in ANC support in places close to massacre as supporters switch to new opposition party<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vaidehi Tandel, Sahil Gandhi, and Alex Tabarrok. 2023. \u201cBuilding Networks: Investigating the Quid pro Quo between Local Politicians & Developers,<\/strong>\u201d Journal of Development Economics<\/em> 164 (September 1, 2023). 103138. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jdeveco.2023.103138<\/a>.

In JDE @VaidehiTandel<\/a>, @gandhisahil and @ATabarrok study local politicians and contractors\u2019 collusion in Mumbai. Novel geocoded dataset of real estate projects. Incumbent defeat delays construction completion, suggesting turnover disrupts deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nanna Lauritz Sch\u00f6nhage, Martin B\u00e6kgaard, and Benny Geys. \u201cThe Politics of Distributing Blame and Credit: Evidence from a Survey Experiment with Norwegian Local Politicians,<\/strong>\u201d European Journal of Political Research<\/em> n\/a, no. n\/a, (accessed July 13, 2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6765.12610<\/a>.

In EJPR @NannaLauritz<\/a> @MartinBaekgaard & Geys study responsibility attribution in education amongst politicians. Survey experiment in Norway. Coalition more prone to claim credit for successes, but credit mostly given to parents and school staff:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#6 – 16.06.2023 and 29.06.2023<\/strong>

Participatory institutions in Peru – Tax preferences in Norway – Erroneous politician beliefs about voter preferences – Origins of pensions in Norway – Citizen evaluations of clientelism in Tunisia & South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abbott, Jared, Katherine McKiernan, and Stephanie McNulty. 2023. \u201cTechnocracy for the People? The Impact of Government-Imposed Democratic Innovations on Governance and Citizen Well-Being.<\/strong>\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, (June), https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00104140231178725<\/a>.

2\/6 In @cps_journal Abott @KMMcKiernan & McNulty ask if government imposed participatory institutions can work: in Peru, imposed participatory institutions in subnational governments increased pro-poor spending and improved citizen\u2019s quality of life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mathisen, Ruber Berge. 2021. \u201cTaxing the 1 Percent: Public Opinion vs. Public Policy.<\/strong>\u201d https:\/\/unequaldemocracies.unige.ch\/files\/5116\/3696\/8692\/wp29.pdf<\/a>.

3\/6 accepted in @BJPolS @rubenbmathisen<\/a> compares actual tax schedule vs. preferred by citizens in Norway. Preferences very similar across ideology and income. Top 1% actually pays much less than what citizens would prefer. Discrepancy comes from capital income tax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pilet, Jean-Beno\u00eet, Lior Sheffer, Luzia Helfer, FREDERIC VARONE, RENS VLIEGENTHART, and STEFAAN WALGRAVE. 2023. \u201cDo Politicians Outside the United States Also Think Voters Are More Conservative than They Really Are?<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, 1\u20139. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000527<\/a>.

4\/6 In @apsrjournal<\/a> @jbpilet @LiorSheffer Helfer Varone @rensvl find that MPs in several European countries believe citizens are more conservative than what they actually are. This holds across several topics, but particularly for economic ones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rasmussen, Magnus, and Carl Knutsen. 2024. \u201cLaying Down the Principles: How Local Socialist Achievements Spurred National Bourgeoise Support for Public Pensions.<\/strong>\u201d World Politics<\/em>, January. https:\/\/shorturl.at\/bmrs1<\/a>. 

5\/6 In @World_Pol @RasmussenMagnus @carlhknutsen argue historical adoption of redistributive pensions in Norway spurred by local politics. Socialists weak nationally but pushed system in local govs. This served as catalyst for the national level<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pellicer, Miquel, and Eva Wegner. 2023. \u201cWhat Is Bad about Clientelism? Citizen Perceptions in Poor Communities in South Africa and Tunisia.<\/strong>\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 84 (August): 102620. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2023.102620<\/a>.

6\/6  In @ElectoralStdies, @mqpellicer & @EvaWegner_tw ask which elements of clientelism citizens in poor communities find unacceptable:  particularism and inequality seen negatively but not distortions in public good allocations; conjoint in Tun & SA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#5 – 01.06.2023 and 15.06.2023<\/strong>

Campaign donations and regulatory enforcement in Colombia – Information provision and youth voting in Portugal – Bureaucratic responsiveness in Germany – A model of lobbying – Ethnic division and public goods provision worldwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harding, Robin, Mounu Prem, Nelson A. Ruiz, and David L. Vargas. 2023. \u201cBuying a Blind Eye: Campaign Donations, Regulatory Enforcement, and Deforestation.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, June, 1\u201319. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000412<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal<\/a> Harding Prem @nelson_ruizg @DavidLVargasM<\/a> ask if campaign contributions affect enforcement of regulations. Close-elections RDD shows more deforestation in Colombian cities with donor-funded rather than self-funded mayors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carvalho, Bruno P., Cl\u00e1udia Cust\u00f3dio, Benny Geys, Diogo Mendes, and Susana Peralta. 2023. \u201cInformation, Perceptions, and Electoral Behaviour of Young Voters: A Randomised Controlled Experiment.<\/strong>\u201d Electoral Studies<\/em> 84 (August): 102625. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.electstud.2023.102625<\/a>.

In @ElectoralStdies<\/a> @bmpcarvalho<\/a> @claudiacustodi0 Geys @diogogmmendes<\/a> @speraltalisboa study effect of providing government performance information on young voters in Portugal. Affects voting behavior of undecided. Stronger impact of negative information<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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 Trautendorfer, Julia, Lisa Schmidthuber, and Dennis Hilgers. 2023. \u201cAre the Answers All out There? Investigating Citizen Information Requests in the Haze of Bureaucratic Responsiveness.<\/strong>\u201d Governance<\/em> n\/a (n\/a). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/gove.12805<\/a>.

In @Gov_Journal @JTrautendorfer<\/a> @LSchmidthuber<\/a> @PuMa_Hilgers<\/a> study bureaucratic responsiveness to citizens. Examine 100,000 requests using big data methods. Requests on high-accountability topics like public spending more likely to be answered than individual<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Judd, Gleason. 2023. \u201cAccess to Proposers and Influence in Collective Policy Making.<\/strong>\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, January, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/723992<\/a>.

In @The_JOP<\/a> Judd\u2019s model of lobbying. The mere fact of having access to a politician (even without actual lobbying effort) affects the strategic behavior of actors. Politicians can be hurt by giving access. Extreme politicians can end up being more targeted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seidel, Andr\u00e9. 2023. \u201cA Global Map of Amenities: Public Goods, Ethnic Divisions and Decentralization.<\/strong>\u201d Journal of Development Economics<\/em> 164 (September): 103113. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jdeveco.2023.103113<\/a>.

In JDE Seidel studies ethnic divisions and local public good provision. Novel OpenStreetMap worldwide data with amenities\u2019 geocoded location. In countries with local power over spending, regions with high fractionalization provide fewer goods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#4 – 18.05.2023 and 31.05.2023<\/strong>

Redistributive preferences in Japan – Inequality in representation and local public goods in Finland – Identifying the rich in Tanzania – Lobbyists into and from government in the US<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Junko Kato, Hirofumi Takesue. 2023. \u201cThe Presence of a Social Context Increases Support for Redistribution: Inequality Aversion and Risk Aversion<\/strong>\u201d. International Political Science Review<\/em>. (May 21, 2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/01925121231168833<\/a>.

In @IPSR_Journal Kato & Takesue study if redistribution preferences come from risk aversion or inequality aversion. Lab experiment in Japan finds desired payoffs more equal when redistributing among people than when selecting lotteries for oneself<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oskari Harjunen, Tuukka Saarimaa, and Janne Tukiainen. 2023. \u201cLove Thy (Elected) Neighbor? Residential Segregation, Political Representation, and Local Public Goods<\/strong>\u201d. The Journal of Politics<\/em>. (May 25, 2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/723983<\/a>.

In @The_JOP @OHarjunen<\/a> @tsaarimaa<\/a> @JanneTukiainen<\/a> study representation in Finnish local government. Candidates from richer neighbourhoods more likely to win. Using election ties solved by lottery, find local public bads less likely where elected live<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bowles, Jeremy. 2023. \u201cIdentifying the Rich: Registration, Taxation, and Access to the State in Tanzania.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, May, 1\u201317. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000394<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal<\/a> Bowles asks who registers with the state and why. Relevant for state capacity. Using a reform in Tanzania finds that citizens induced to register obtain more resources from the state but also pay more taxes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amy Melissa McKay and Jeffrey Lazarus. \u201cPolicy Consequences of Revolving-Door Lobbying<\/strong>\u201d. Political Research Quarterly<\/em>. (May 24, 2023). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10659129231177648<\/a>.

In @PRQjournal @amymelissamckay<\/a> @jlazarus001 study impact of conventional & revolving-door lobbying on spending bills benefitting US colleges with original panel data over 12 ys and FE. Revolving-door leads to more earmarks than conventional lobbying<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benjamin C. K. Egerod and Joshua McCrain. 2023. “Lobbyists into Government<\/strong>“. Quarterly Journal of Political Science<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1561\/100.00021196<\/a>.

In QJPS @BCEgerod<\/a> @joshmccrain<\/a> study whether firms profit from lobbyists\u2019 transition INTO government in the US. With panel data covering 20 yrs & a DiD approach they show connected lobbying firms\u2019 revenue increases as clients pay more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#3 – 04.05.2023 and 17.05.2023
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Electoral accountability in Uganda – Redistribution in authoritarian countries – Public service responsiveness to citizens\u2019 interests in Sweden – Bias in ethnicity prediction in the US – Impact of dams on Global South citizens\u2019 livelihoods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grossman, Guy. 2023. \u201cThe Effect of Sustained Transparency on Electoral Accountability.<\/strong>\u201d American Journal of Political Science<\/em>. https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/ajps.12787<\/a>.

@AJPS_Editor @guygrossman @KGMichelitch @carloprato_ study transparency interventions and electoral accountability, considering party nominations, running decisions and challenger entry. Tested using field experiment with scorecards of Ugandan politicians<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Han, Sung Min, and Kangwook Han. 2023. \u201cAuthoritarian Leaders, Economic Hardship, and Inequality.<\/strong>\u201d Democratization<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201321. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13510347.2023.2209022<\/a>.

In @democ_journal Sung Min Han @KangwookHan study if dictators\u2019 past economic hardship makes them prone to redistribution. Original data on leaders\u2019 background covering 72 countries over 50 years shows negative association with economic inequality <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Johan Wejryd. 2023. \u201cPacified Citizens with a Marketized School System: Causal Evidence of Boomeranging Effects of User Choice\u201d<\/strong> Governance<\/em>: 1-19. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/gove.12793<\/a>.

In @Gov_Journal Wejryd studies the impact of marketization on citizens\u2019 willingness to participate in public service\u2019s decision-making using a survey experiment in Sweden. Citizens are less willing to participate when assigned to private vs. public school<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Argyle, Lisa P., and Michael Barber. 2023. \u201cMisclassification and Bias in Predictions of Individual Ethnicity from Administrative Records.<\/strong>\u201d American Political Science Review<\/em>, May, 1\u20139. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0003055423000229<\/a>.

In @apsrjournal @lpargyle @mbarber83 study mistakes in ethnicity prediction approaches that rely on census & geographic data. They show biases affecting non-whites in wealthier areas in the US & propose a machine learning approach to reduce error<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Castro-Diaz, Laura, Mar\u00eda Alejandra Garc\u00eda, Sergio Villamayor-Tomas, and Maria Claudia Lopez. 2023. \u201cImpacts of Hydropower Development on Locals\u2019 Livelihoods in the Global South.<\/strong>\u201d World Development<\/em> 169 (September): 106285. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2023.106285<\/a>.

In @WorldDevJournal @CastroDiazLaura @MariaAleGarciaO Villamayor-Tomas @mariaclopez2020 study how 33 dams affect local communities in terms of capital using meta-analysis & fsQCA. Impacts on natural, social, human, & financial capital are mostly negative<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#2 – 20.04.2023 and 04.05.2023<\/strong>

Housing & crime in South Africa – Representation & housing in the US – Attitudes towards the welfare state & migration levels in Germany – Citizens\u2019 view of democracy in Latin America – Female representation & legitimacy in Jordan, Morocco & Tunisia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manea, Roxana Elena, Patrizio Piraino, and Martina Viarengo. 2023. \u201cCrime, Inequality and Subsidized Housing: Evidence from South Africa.<\/strong>\u201d World Development<\/em> 168 (August): 106243. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2023.106243<\/a>.

In @WorldDevJournal Manea @PatrizioPiraino Viarengo study the effect of housing inequality on crime in South Africa. They exploited a housing program that reduced inequality to estimate with fixed effects. Housing inq is associated to more & different crimes <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hankinson, Michael, and Asya Magazinnik. 2023. \u201cThe Supply-Equity Trade-Off: The Effect of Spatial Representation on the Local Housing Supply.<\/strong>\u201d The Journal of Politics<\/em>, January, 000\u2013000. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/723818<\/a>.

In @The_JOP @msgHankinson & Magazinnik. A US local electoral rule change that changed representation affected local public bads. Smaller districts allow worse off neighborhoods to better block bads, leading to underprovision: an equity-supply trade-off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eick, Gianna M., and Marius R. Busemeyer. 2023. \u201cMigration Levels and Welfare Support: Evidence from the Local Level.<\/strong>\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201333. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2023.2195440<\/a>.

In @jepp_journal @giannaeick @mariusbusemeyer study welfare state support and migration levels across small regions in Germany using the Inequality Barometer from @EXCInequality. Support is lower where there are more migrants, particularly those employed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luna, Juan Pablo, and Rodrigo M. Medel. 2023. \u201cUneven States, Unequal Societies, and Democracy\u2019s Unfulfilled Promises: Citizenship Rights in Chile and Contemporary Latin America.<\/strong>\u201d Latin American Politics and Society<\/em> 65 (2): 170\u201396. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/lap.2022.59<\/a>.

In @LAPSjournal @anulolbapnauj @Rodrigo_Medel_S  develop a framework to study how citizens view democracy by differentiating civil, political, and social citizenship. Survey data from 18 LA countries shows few perceive citizenship in all 3 dimensions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kao, Kristen, Lust, Ellen, Shalaby, Marwa and Weiss, Chagai M.. \u201cFemale Representation and Legitimacy: Evidence from a Harmonized Experiment in Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia.\u201d<\/strong> American Political Science Review<\/em>, 2023, 1\u20139. doi:10.1017\/S0003055423000357

In @apsrjournal @kristenkao @EllenMLust @MarwaShalaby12 @chagai_weiss study citizens\u2019 perceptions of legislative bodies\u2019 processes & decisions using survey experiments in Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. Gender balance and pro-women decisions boost legitimac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Policy congruence in Europe –  Policy responsiveness in Sweden – Support for the welfare state in 9 OECD countries – Political dividends of housing policies in Brazil – Identifying deprived areas in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Persson, Mikael, and Anders Sundell. 2023. \u201cThe Rich Have a Slight Edge: Evidence from Comparative Data on Income-Based Inequality in Policy Congruence.<\/strong>\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, April, 1\u201312. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000066<\/a>.

In @BJPolS @ProfPersson  and @sundellviz study the public opinion-policy link in 30 European countries over 40 years. They show consistent evidence of affluence bias but standard explanations fail to account for the pattern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Persson, Mikael. 2023. \u201cWho Got What They Wanted? Investigating the Role of Institutional Agenda Setting, Costly Policies, and Status Quo Bias as Explanations to Income Based Unequal Responsiveness.<\/strong>\u201d Journal of European Public Policy<\/em> 0 (0): 1\u201323.

https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13501763.2023.2177323<\/a>.
In @jepp_journal @ProfPersson looks at drivers of policy responsiveness inequality in Sweden. Status quo bias conflicts with the aspirations of poorer voters, who are more in favor of change than the wealthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jensen, Amalie Sophie and Wiedemann, Andreas. 2023. \u201cCross-National Support for the Welfare State Under Wealth Inequality.<\/strong>\u201d Comparative Political Studies<\/em>, March. https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/00104140231168364<\/a>..sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/00104140231168364<\/a> .

@AmalieJensen_ and  @abwiedemann\u2019s paper in @cps_journal argue welfare state preferences depend on one\u2019s joint position in the income AND asset distributions. They show evidence of this from original survey in 9 OECD countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bueno, Nat\u00e1lia S., Cesar Zucco, and Felipe Nunes. 2023. \u201cWhat You See and What You Get: Direct and Indirect Political Dividends of Public Policies.<\/strong>\u201d British Journal of Political Science<\/em>, April, 1\u201320. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007123423000017<\/a>.

In @BJPolS @nataliasbueno Zucco & @felipnunes use surveys and DiD to study the political payoffs of a housing program in Brazil. Policy implementation boosts support for incumbents. Effect driven counterintuitively by non-beneficiaries.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MacTavish, Robert, Honor Bixby, Alicia Cavanaugh, Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Ayaga Bawah, George Owusu, Majid Ezzati, et al. 2023. \u201cIdentifying Deprived \u2018Slum\u2019 Neighbourhoods in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area of Ghana Using Census and Remote Sensing Data.<\/strong>\u201d World Development<\/em> 167 (July): 106253. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.worlddev.2023.106253<\/a>.

In @WorldDevJournal, MacTavish @hrhbixby Cavanaugh Agyei-Mensah Bawah Owusu Ezzati @raphazi1 @brianer Robinson Schmidt and @jillcbaum use spatial modeling and census and satellite data to identify deprived areas in Accra, a modeling approach reproducible in other areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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