How Constitutional Preferences Condition Public Perceptions of the Status Quo

Jac Larner; Roger Awan-Scully

How Constitutional Preferences Condition Public Perceptions of the Status Quo

Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies

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Paper looks at how people's perceptions of the constitutional status quo in the UK are conditioned by their preferences. The paper shows that voters are engaged in 'wishful thinking' - belieiving the status quo to be close to their preference.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 5 Apr 2018
Event	76th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, MPSA 2018 - Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, United States Duration: 5 Apr 2018 → 8 Apr 2018 https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/mpsa/mpsa18/ (Conference searching panel)

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Conference	76th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, MPSA 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago
Period	5/04/18 → 8/04/18
Internet address	https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/mpsa/mpsa18/ (Conference searching panel)

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