Promises Made, Promises Kept? Democratic Politics in a Globalized World — free to download now

In a globalized economy, can democratic parties still deliver on what they promise voters? And what happens when they cannot?

We are thrilled to announce the publication of a groundbreaking new book that provides the answers: Promises Made, Promises Kept? Democratic Politics in a Globalized World.

Co-authored by our very own Professor Robert Thomson (University of Hong Kong) and Professor Christina J. Schneider (University of California, San Diego), and published by Cambridge University Press, this book draws on over 7,000 policy pledges across 12 democracies. It is available to download for free via open access HERE.

You can also read the authors’ introductory blog post HERE

Hailed by Simon Hix, Stein Rokkan Chair in Comparative Politics, European University Institute as “the best book to date on the effect of globalization on democracy,” this project was a 5-year marathon spanning four continents.

Whether you are a student, a scholar, a policymaker, or simply concerned about the future of democracy, this is a must-read.

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