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Campaigns and Political Participation March 16, 2010 Campaigns and Political Participation

Announcements Remember that essays are due this Thursday, March 18 at 4pm All module information is available at www.jkarp.com/s2010 NOT webct!

Voter Turnout Turnout in comparative perspective. What is low? How (and why) does voter turnout change over time? The role of age and education Does low voter turnout matter?

Voting is the most common form of political participation Many people also talk about politics and try to persuade others to vote Very few participate in any other specific way.

Why do people vote? Voting is the most common form of political participation. Voting is a “collective good” which means that citizens can enjoy the benefits (ie. policies derived from electoral outcomes) without paying the costs. Rational citizens may then choose not to vote. Why then do people vote?

Trends in Voter Turnout

Trends in Voter Turnout in the UK

Trends in Voter Turnout in the US VAP=Voting age population (includes everyone over 18, non citizens, felons, etc; VEP=Voting eligible population

Theories of Voter Turnout pB + D > C B=collective benefits of voting (ie. Having desired candidate win) P=Probability of deriving that benefit D=Civic duty (or any other selective benefit) C=Cost of voting

Convenience and Cost

Impact of Compulsory Voting on Turnout in Australia

Impact of the (abolition) of Compulsory Voting on Turnout in the Netherlands

Lack of Salience (Cost)

Lack of Salience (Cost)

Party Mobilisation in Comparative Perspective (Reduced Cost/Increase Benefit)

Party Mobilisation and Electoral Competition

Declining Benefits Source: Dalton (2004)

Are the media to blame? Source: Putnam (2000)

Changes in Attitudes During a Campaign

Political Participation in Comparative Perspective Source: Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES), Module 2, 2004

Summary Can pB + D > C explain political engagement?