Local Politics and Democracy
The research area Local Politics and Democracy focuses on issues related to political processes and democratic governance within the municipal sector.
About the research area
This field encompasses analyses of voter turnout and electoral behaviour, political participation, the conditions of elected representatives, legal certainty and corruption, political leadership, coalition-building, trust, and mechanisms of accountability.
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Ongoing research projects
- How Should We Understand “Administrative Capacity” in Municipalities?
- A Polarised Society? How National and Local Urbanisation Shapes Sweden
- The Impact of Segregation and Social Networks on Vaccine Hesitancy
- Intermunicipal Collaboration – A Purposeful Response to Challenges in the Municipal Sector?
- Corruption and Abuse of Power in Mature Welfare States
- Local and Regional Media Coverage
- The Significance of Trust
