Oct 18, 2023 · This paper develops a model of voter turnout that embeds Riker and Ordeshook's (1968 Am. Pol. Sci. Rev. 62, 25–42 (doi:10.2307/1953324)) ...

In particular, we focus on delegative democracy (a.k.a. proxy voting) that has recently received increased interest for its ability to combine the benefits of ...

In this paper we study voting systems for a particular kind of community: electronically mediated social net- works.

Social context theory suggests that an important driver of political participation is the be- havior of family, friends, co-workers and neighbors.

For example, an “I voted” image can remind other voters to submit their ballots or create peer pressure to encourage voting. In an age of digital voting options ...

Abstract. Do social networks influence vote choice? This chapter reviews if and how social interactions shape individual voting choices. While the literatu.

Nov 6, 2012 · Social media is a significant part of the process by which voters are talking about their ballot selections, especially younger voters.

Dec 1, 2023 · Social media influencers may cause political parties to moderate their policy positions in general elections while polarizing the rest of ...

With the prosperity of social networks, the research of influence maximization has become growing importance and captured increasing attention from various ...

Oct 17, 2024 · Meta has largely decided to stop fact checking the flood of election-related lies across its platforms — and it's not alone.