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December 5, 2025European Political Science ReviewOpen Access

Public satisfaction with democracy: the role of the economy and political institutions

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BPBrandon Beomseob ParkMSMary Stegmaier

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Analysis shows economic performance enhances democratic satisfaction in 30 democracies, indicating accountability is vital.

Key Points

  • Citizens’ satisfaction with democracy is higher when economic performance is strong, and accountability is clear.
  • Economic performance significantly influences satisfaction with democracy in high-accountability political systems.
  • This study develops a theoretical framework based on previous economic voting literature to analyze political contexts.
  • Findings underscore the role of political institutions in shaping perceptions of democratic governance.

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Park et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694022442d562116f28fbc63https://doi.org/10.1017/s1755773925100179
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