Referendums can be more effective if voters can choose from several options

Wagenaar, Charlotte (2019) Referendums can be more effective if voters can choose from several options. Democratic Audit Blog (01 Nov 2019). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

As the UK prepares for a second general election since the 2016 Brexit referendum, Charlotte C.L. Wagenaar demonstrates how a multi-option referendum could be a valuable tool in future to gauge more nuanced public attitudes on divisive issues. By presenting several alternatives, they can encourage votes for constructive compromises rather than blunt protest votes.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://www.democraticaudit.com/
Additional Information:	© 2019 The Author(s)
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > JN101 Great Britain
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2021 13:18
Last Modified:	11 Dec 2024 20:25
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/107970

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