Inequality in the public priority perceptions of elected representatives Universiteit Antwerpen
Democratic representation presumes that politicians know what the public wants. Ideally, politicians have accurate perceptions not only of which policies citizens prefer (positions), but also of which issues citizens prefer to be dealt with first (priorities). How accurate are elites' perceptions of the public's priorities? And, if elite estimations are incorrect, is there inequality in these perceptions? Using data from two surveys - one ...