

Should Policy Match Voters' Preferences?
Apr 17, 2024
Debate on measuring democracy's health by responsiveness vs. normative theories. Challenges in aligning policy with public opinion and the influence of elitism. Bridging the gap between political theorists and empiricists. Importance of minority rights in democracy and exploring congruence in public policy. Critique of normative political philosophy and advocating for unbiased scientific measurement for evaluating democracy's functioning.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reevaluating Democracy and Political Responsiveness
01:33 • 8min
Democracy, Elitism, and Voters' Rationality
09:39 • 5min
Bridging the Gap: The Debate Between Political Theorists and Empiricists
14:32 • 6min
Exploring the Dimensions of Democracy and Minority Rights
20:59 • 2min
Navigating Congruence in Public Policy
22:55 • 8min
Measuring Democracy's Health Through Empirical Data
30:43 • 12min