In a recent study, published in the European Journal of Political Research, we use data from the US and UK Policy Agendas Projects to examine the transmission of the priorities of the public onto the policy priorities of government. This reveals how institutions structure the responsiveness of policy-makers to public opinion.
Shaun Bevan and Will Jennings. (2014) 'Representation, Agendas and Institutions.' European Journal of Political Research 53(1): 37-56.
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