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Magic Wand or Pandoras Box? How transparency in decision making affects public perceptions of legitimacy
(2014-06-11)
According to conventional wisdom and political rhetoric, increased transparency in political decision making is a powerful tool to increase public acceptance of decisions and trust in decision makers. The question of why ...
Towards Legitimacy as Congruence: Regimes' Menus of Legitimation and Citizens’ Appetites
(2022-05-23)
Legitimacy is one of the most crucial concepts in political science. It concerns how authority can be exercised in ways that those subjected to it willingly accept, something that all rulers desire. It is also one of the ...