Popularity as a Measure of Portfolio Salience? The Case of Denmark

Bibliographic Data

ID6382159
AuthorsPeter Heyn Nielsen (0000-0001-8809-3157, Department of Social Sciences and Business Roskilde University, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume43
Issue4
Pages286-295
Publication date2020-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueScandinavian Political Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0080-6757 • E-ISSN: 1467-9477
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/1467-9477.12177
OpenAlexW3038951631
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited19

This research note examines the connection between portfolio and the individual popularity of ministers as measured in opinion polls. It is an ongoing challenge for political science to derive measures of portfolio salience. In this research note, portfolio popularity is measured in Denmark for the period 1978 to 2019 for 24 different portfolios. Though we know little about it, it is often stated that popularity is important for ministers. If this is the case, popularity is a relevant supplement to studies of portfolio salience. The results show that there are significant differences in how different portfolios have been assessed by voters, which is an important point in itself. This shows a clear hierarchy within cabinet. The results are discussed in relation to ministerial durability, portfolio salience and issue ownership. It is suggested that cross national studies of portfolio popularity should be carried out

Actuarial science · Cognitive psychology · Economics · Financial economics · Popularity · Portfolio · Salience (neuroscience · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Psychology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Social Psychology

Tools

Open DOI