Does Direct Democracy Increase Voter Turnout? Evidence from the 2004 General Election
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2769903 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard J Cebula, Richard Cebula (0000-0002-0867-4400, Armstrong Atlantic State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 629-644 |
| Publication date | 2008-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1536-7150.2008.00590.x |
| OpenAlex | W2161972856 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 30 |
This empirical study seeks to broaden the interpretation of the "rational voter model" so as to include the potential effects of "direct democracy" on the voter participation rate. Direct democracy is assumed to take two forms: initiatives and popular referenda. This study tests the hypothesis that direct democracy may not on balance significantly affect voter turnout because, although it may elevate the expected gross benefits of voting by "empowering voters," the transactions/information costs correlative with direct democracy raise the costs of voting. Using cross-section analysis for the 50 states for the 2004 general election, this study finds that the existence of initiatives and/or referenda does not significantly influence voter turnout
Democracy · Direct democracy · Economics · Political science · Politics · Public economics · Representative democracy · Turnout · Voter turnout · Voting · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Game Theory and Voting Systems · Law · Media Influence and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,25 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2024 (15) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |