Publication: Taking the initiative: Direct democracy, coalition governments and welfare state expansion
Taking the initiative: Direct democracy, coalition governments and welfare state expansion
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Walter, A. (2019). Taking the initiative: Direct democracy, coalition governments and welfare state expansion. Journal of European Social Policy, 29(3), 446–459. https://doi.org/10.1177/0958928718805631
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Direct democratic rights are increasingly adopted around the world. However, what are the consequences of the introduction of initiative and referendum rights for welfare state development? The existing literature holds a pessimistic view on the role of direct democracy for welfare state development and generosity. Whereas referendums are argued to constitute a major roadblock to the extension of social expenditure, the link between initiatives and social security provision is unclear. I contribute to the existing literature by arguin
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- Walter, André
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Walter, A. (2019). Taking the initiative: Direct democracy, coalition governments and welfare state expansion. Journal of European Social Policy, 29(3), 446–459. https://doi.org/10.1177/0958928718805631