Representing Europe's citizens : an analysis of political representation in the European Union
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Caroline McEvoy, 'Representing Europe's citizens : an analysis of political representation in the European Union', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Political Science, 2013, pp 202Download Item:
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Abstract:
This project investigates how well the EU functions as an instrument of political
representation. It addresses five separate but intrinsically linked research questions:
are citizens' perceptions of representation important in building evaluations of
support for tbe EU? What explains variance in policy congruence between parties and
their voters in the EU? Do European legislators respond to changes in the attitudes of
the electorate? Is the participation of female politicians in the EU important for the
substantive representation of women's interests? Do the policy priorities of the public
in the EU correspond with the priorities of the parties they vote for in EP elections?
Author: McEvoy, Caroline
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McElvoy, GailQualification name:
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