Willy Jou: 2 books
Generational Gap in Japanese Politics
A Longitudinal Study of Political Attitudes and Behaviour
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2016
After decades of stable and seemingly semi-permanent single-party dominance, Japanese politics have gone through fundamental changes since the early 1990s. Government ministries have been reorganised, prime ministerial powers strengthened, and rules for electing the lower house of parliament overhauled....
Why Policy Representation Matters
The consequences of ideological proximity between citizens and their governments
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2015
Elections are a fundamental element of democracy, since elected governments reflect voter preferences. At the same time, it is inevitable that policies pursued by any government closely resemble the preferences of some citizens, while alienating others who hold different views. Previous works have...