Integrity, Corruption, and Democratic Accountability

Abstract

This panel explores how electoral experiences, perceptions of fairness, civic expectations, and corruption shape democratic accountability. The papers examine the effects of regional inequality on perceptions of electoral fairness, differences between electoral winners and losers during periods of democratic backsliding, and how voters understand the duties and performance of their fellow citizens. They also consider the electoral consequences of anti-corruption appeals and the role of civic education in encouraging the disclosure of vote-buying in African democracies. Together, the papers highlight how perceptions, political behaviour, and institutional integrity interact to shape democratic accountability.

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The Hidden Effects of Civic Education on Vote-Buying Disclosure in African Democracies	View Paper Details
When Speaking About Corruption Costs Votes: The Electoral Risks of Anti-Corruption Appeals	View Paper Details
How to Be a ‘Good Voter’: Examining How Voters View Each Other’s Duties and Performance During Elections in Four Countries.	View Paper Details
From Sore Losers to Overly Optimistic Winners: The Winner–Loser Gap in Times of Democratic Backsliding	View Paper Details
Regional Inequality, the Winner-Loser Gap and Perceptions of Electoral Fairness in Europe	View Paper Details