Tag: Daniel Stockemer

Evidence from Portugal shows that citizens in corrupt areas are more likely to vote in elections

Evidence from Portugal shows that citizens in corrupt areas are more likely to vote in elections

Corruption is a persistent problem in several countries across Europe. Daniel Stockemer and Patricia Calca write that corruption can have two distinct effects: it can either result in citizen disengagement from the political process, or it can lead to increased voter participation as a mechanism for punishing political authorities at the ballot box. Using an analysis of local level […]

By 17/08/2014 39 Comments Read More →
Evidence from Britain, France and Germany shows young people are engaged in more direct forms of political participation, beyond voting

Evidence from Britain, France and Germany shows young people are engaged in more direct forms of political participation, beyond voting

Young people are much less likely to vote in elections that older generations, with the age gap in voting much higher in the UK than in other advanced democracies. Daniela F Melo and Daniel Stockemer present findings from the UK, Germany and France that show young people are more likely than older people to be […]

By 27/02/2014 18 Comments Read More →