The macro-political effects of democratic innovations

Abstract

Democratic innovations have become increasingly popular tools in politics and policymaking. Participatory budgeting allocates citizens a say about a share of the public budget, referendums give them a direct vote on issues, and deliberative minipublics grant them a discursive stake to influence political outcomes. It is thus vital to scrutinise the effects these initiatives have on policies, political attitudes, and civic virtues. This panel seeks methodologically diverse contributions around the various types of democratic innovations and their wide range of impacts. Assessing their effects, the panel helps to grasp the macro-political potential and limitations of democratic innovations.

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