Candidates and Voters

Ideology, Valence, and Representation in U.S Elections

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems, Government
Cover of the book Candidates and Voters by Walter J. Stone, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Walter J. Stone ISBN: 9781108245340
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: July 25, 2017
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Walter J. Stone
ISBN: 9781108245340
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: July 25, 2017
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Candidates and Voters extends our understanding of voting, elections, and representation by elaborating a simple theory of voting choice based on voters' interest in policy and in the suitability of candidates to hold elective office ('leadership valence'). Voters' choices must be understood in the context of the choices between opposing candidates they are offered on these two dimensions. Drawing on extensive analysis of US House races, Stone shows that although voters lack the information that many analysts assume they need to function in a democracy, they are most often able to choose the better candidate on the policy and valence dimensions. In addition, candidates, when they decide whether and how to run, anticipate the interests that drive voters. The book shows that elections tend to produce outcomes on policy and leadership valence consistent with voters' interests, and challenges skeptical views of how well the electoral process works.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Candidates and Voters extends our understanding of voting, elections, and representation by elaborating a simple theory of voting choice based on voters' interest in policy and in the suitability of candidates to hold elective office ('leadership valence'). Voters' choices must be understood in the context of the choices between opposing candidates they are offered on these two dimensions. Drawing on extensive analysis of US House races, Stone shows that although voters lack the information that many analysts assume they need to function in a democracy, they are most often able to choose the better candidate on the policy and valence dimensions. In addition, candidates, when they decide whether and how to run, anticipate the interests that drive voters. The book shows that elections tend to produce outcomes on policy and leadership valence consistent with voters' interests, and challenges skeptical views of how well the electoral process works.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book North Korea by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book The Rationalization of Miracles by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book The Cambridge Handbook of Pragmatics by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Breast Cytohistology by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Mafia Organizations by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Sustainability Science by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Medicine and Public Health in Latin America by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Institutional Choice and Global Commerce by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Never at Rest by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book The Cambridge Introduction to Chekhov by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Introduction to Planetary Photometry by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Mao's Little Red Book by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Statistics Using IBM SPSS by Walter J. Stone
Cover of the book Simplicity in Vision by Walter J. Stone
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy