The Poor Representation of the Poor in a Comparative Perspective

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Title
The Poor Representation of the Poor in a Comparative Perspective
Journal
Representation
Author(s)
Giger N., Rosset J., Bernauer J.
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/2012
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
48
Number
1
Pages
47-61
Language
english
Abstract
Due to diverging levels of political influence of various income groups, political institutions likely reflect¦the policy preferences of certain groups of citizens better than others, independently of their numerical¦weight. This runs counter the egalitarian principle of 'one citizen, one vote'. The present article documents¦a general trend of underrepresentation of the preferences of relatively poor citizens both by¦parties and by governments across Western democracies, although important cross-national differences¦exist.
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