This paper evaluates the dynamics of small group persuasion within a large scale randomized
deliberative experiment, in particular whether…
To date, field experiments on campaign tactics have focused overwhelmingly on mobilization and voter turnout, with far more limited…
Book abstract: For more than 25 years, The Presidency and the Political System has showcased the best of presidential studies and research…
Book abstract: How do individual Africans view competitive elections? How do they behave at election time? What are the implications of new…
Public opinion researchers, campaigns, and political scientists often rely on self-predicted vote to forecast turnout, allocate resources,…
Much is known about how to address social problems, but much remains unknown. Here is a plan to help disseminate tested interventions and…
Theory creating and hypothesis testing are both critical components of social science, but the former is ultimately more important. Yet, in…
Can protests cause political change, or are they merely symptoms of underlying shifts in policy preferences? We address this question by…
Drawing upon theories of the diffusion of global norms, this study addresses two issues: is there a shared consensus among experts about…
A rapidly-growing research agenda shared by scholars and applied policy analysts is beginning to explore three questions: when do elections…