Capturing the pessimists: how nationalists exploit status concerns in elections
Howe, P., Szöcsik, E. & Zuber, C.
(10 March 2022)
Capturing the pessimists: how nationalists exploit status concerns in elections.
LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) blog.
Previous research indicates that concerns about a decline in status can be a powerful motivator for voters who back nationalist parties in elections. Drawing on a new study, Phil Howe, Edina Szöcsik and Christina Zuber demonstrate how nationalists can win support by promising voters a change in the social order that benefits them as members of the nation.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2022 The Authors |
| Departments | LSE |
| Date Deposited | 23 May 2022 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/114697 |