Elections and Public Opinion: the Role of Communication

Abstract

This panel gathers papers that look at coverage during the elections, the effects of this coverage on public opinion and how communication strategies (for instance by interest groups) can change public opinion in general.

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Expecting the Unexpected? The Formation of Coalition Expectations in an Uncertain Environment	View Paper Details
Politics as Usual or Election Fever? Election Coverage Versus Normal Coverage in Die Welt and the Financial Times	View Paper Details
The Art of Doing Nothing – Non-Compliance as a Blame Avoidance Strategy	View Paper Details
Who Won the Election? Explaining Media Coverage of Election Results in Multi-Party Systems	View Paper Details
How Can We Change Their Minds? A Field Experiment on the Ability of Interest Groups to Affect Public Opinion	View Paper Details