This series of research volumes delves into the intricate world of electoral systems across diverse nations. It examines the theoretical questions and empirical debates surrounding elections and representative democracy. Drawing from shared datasets, the publications offer profound insights into the functioning and evolution of democratic processes. This is an essential resource for understanding democratization in the 21st century.
"Elections and Democracy" analyzes data from 36 countries to explore majoritarian and consensus democracy models. It examines how these models and their institutional frameworks affect voter choice, political participation, and overall satisfaction in a functioning democracy.
Political Parties and Democratic Linkage examines how political parties ensure the functioning of the democratic process in contemporary societies. Based on unprecedented cross-national data, the authors find that the process of party government is still alive and well in most contemporary democracies.