Recent insights on direct democracy: Arguments, drivers, effects and conditions
Şimşek C.; Limão J.; Campos I.; Fuchs D.; Schlipphak B.
Übersichtsartikel (Zeitschrift) | Peer reviewedZusammenfassung
Rooted in history, with origins tracing back to Athenian democracy in the 5th century BCE, direct democracy has gained renewed attention as a potential solution to the challenges of representative democracy. It is often seen as a means to reduce democratic deficits, enhance citizen participation, and legitimize political decisions. This study reviews recent literature on direct democracy, analyzing 46 articles published between 2016 and 2023 to map key themes and debates. While findings highlight its potential to strengthen participation, empower citizens, and align policies with public preferences, they also emphasize significant risks, including the marginalization of vulnerable groups and susceptibility to elite manipulation.
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Autor*innen der Universität Münster
| Fuchs, Doris | Professur für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (Prof. Fuchs) Exzellenzcluster 2060 - Religion und Politik. Dynamiken von Tradition und Innovation |
| Schlipphak, Bernd | Professur für Politikwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Methoden empirischer Sozialforschung (Prof. Schlipphak) |
Projekte, aus denen die Publikation entstanden ist
Laufzeit: 01.03.2023 - 28.02.2026 Gefördert durch: EU Horizon Europe - Research and innovation action Art des Projekts: EU-Projekt koordiniert außerhalb der Universität Münster |