Essays about: "vote choice"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words vote choice.

  1. 11. Understanding voter participation in swing states in the United States : A theory consuming study to understand the factors explaining the difference of voter turnout in swing states

    University essay from

    Author : Denice Brewer; [2019]
    Keywords : United States; swing states; voter weight; voter turnout; rational choice theory; socioeconomic background; voting laws;

    Abstract : This thesis will apply a theory consuming method studying voter turnout between swing states in the United States. To accomplish the theory consuming study, the study is divided into two phases. It will start testing Downs’ rational choice theory and apply this to voter turnout. READ MORE

  3. 12. Polling accuracy of vote intentions in Sweden using different weighting and sampling strategies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Elias Markstedt; [2018-03-16]
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    Abstract : Over and over again, vote intention polls have been reported to fail their forecasts of votes such as the UK “Brexit” referendum and the US presidential election of 2016. The trustworthiness of opinion polls are called into question and this thesis aims to provide detailed knowledge of some of the circumstances that lead to inaccurate measurements of voting intention. READ MORE

  4. 13. Explaining Economic Brexit in Scotland and Wales - A comparative study between two devolved nations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hanna Jageklint; [2018-02-06]
    Keywords : Brexit; Scotland; Wales; European integration; economic evaluations; personal economy; national economy; Skottland; Wales; europeisk integration; ekonomisk utvärdering; personlig ekonomi; nationell ekonomi;

    Abstract : The Brexit-vote shook both the United Kingdom and the rest of the European Union as UK is the first country that has ever voted to leave the EU. It is thus important to understand on what grounds the people have cast their vote. READ MORE

  5. 14. Trust and Turnout : An Empirical Study of South African Voters

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Andersson; Nora Lindvall; [2018]
    Keywords : Electoral participation; Factor analysis; Factor scores; Logistic regression; South Africa; Voter turnout; Voting; World Values Survey;

    Abstract : Scholars have proposed the idea that trust influences individuals’ choice to vote or abstain. However, there is uncertainty about the composition of trust and its effect on voter turnout. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between interpersonal and institutional trust and voter turnout in South Africa. READ MORE

  6. 15. Political Trust and Rationality : A study on the lower voter turnout among foreign born citizens in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nico Mira; [2017]
    Keywords : foreign born; voter turnout; political trust; rational choice theory; migration; voter behaviour; political legitimacy;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the effect political trust has on voter turnout among foreign born citizens in Sweden. Economic theory is used as theoretical framework for this study and describes two types of rationale; rationale of voting and rationale of migration, which must be taking into the account when trying to understand the effect of political trust among foreign born citizens. READ MORE