Abstract
This paper examines the determinants of intended electoral participation. We analyze attitudes to both referenda and voting in national elections. Sample survey data are obtained from the Eurobarometer survey of transition countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The empirical results suggest that intended electoral participation increases with age, income and education. But attitudinal variables are also important and in particular confidence in the free market economy and satisfaction with the general development of the country impact positively on intended electoral participation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-28 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Economics of Governance |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Rent-seeking
- Elections
- Health
- Political Economy
- Socialist Systems and Transitional Economies
- Socialist Institutions and Their Transitions
- Property Rights (P260)
- and Voting Behavior (D720)
- Models of Political Processes
- Legislatures
- Education and Training
- Welfare
- Consumer Economics
- and Poverty (P360)