Markodemocracy? A Reconnaissance

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2277142
AutoresRichard M Merelman (University of Wisconsin–Madison, autor de correspondencia), Michael M Franz (0000-0001-5996-075X, University of Wisconsin–Madison)
Año2004
Volumen45
Número3
Páginas451-470
Fecha de publicación2004-07-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSociological Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0038-0253 • E-ISSN: 1533-8525
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1525/tsq.2004.45.3.451
OpenAlexW4247290753
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas32

Robert Dahl identifies a “democratic paradox” in which citizens have low faith in democratic institutions but high esteem for democratic principles and ideals. Dahl asserts that the paradox is resolved if citizens principally perceive democracy in terms of political rights (i.e., freedom of speech and assembly) and not political responsibilities (i.e., regular voting). Such an argument, however, excludes the economic realm from conceptions of democracy. Alternatively, we argue that some citizens may actively include market principles in their perceptions of democracy. These citizens may perceive market participation as a form of democratic participation, thus providing an additional explanation of why widespread distrust of political institutions does not detract from support for democratic values. In this article we provide some preliminary evidence from a targeted survey of college undergraduates, union workers, and churchgoers that illuminates these possibilities

Argument (complex analysis) · Democracy · Democratic ideals · Distrust · Epistemology · Faith · Law and economics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Realm · Referendum · Sociology · Voting · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Public Administration · Religion and Society Interactions