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Referendums and Democratic Government

Normative Theory and the Analysis of Institutions

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Maija Setälä

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Pages: 200 pages
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Political Science & Politics

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The book offers a comprehensive analysis of referendums, examining them through social choice theory, democratic theories, and a comparative study across 22 democracies. It highlights the diverse functions and normative goals referendums serve within political systems, particularly through detailed case studies of Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland. The variations in referendum practices are attributed to differences in how they are initiated and the procedures for setting agendas, showcasing the complexity of this democratic tool.

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Title: Referendums and Democratic Government
Subtitle: Normative Theory and the Analysis of Institutions
Language: English
Authors: Maija Setälä
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Released: 1999
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 200
ISBN13: 9780333761168
Tags: Political Science & Politics
Description: The book offers a comprehensive analysis of referendums, examining them through social choice theory, democratic theories, and a comparative study across 22 democracies. It highlights the diverse functions and normative goals referendums serve within political systems, particularly through detailed case studies of Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland. The variations in referendum practices are attributed to differences in how they are initiated and the procedures for setting agendas, showcasing the complexity of this democratic tool.