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Over the last 30 years referendums have played an increasingly important role in determining government policy. Recent high profile referendums in Scotland, Cat

In referendums on fundamental constitutional issues, do the people come together to make decisions instead of representatives? This book argues no. It offers an

Surveying all referendums around the world since 1793, Dr Qvortrup and contributors provide a thorough account of why and when citizens have been asked to vote

Direct democracy makes you richer. Research shows that the average citizen earns nearly a $1000 for every referendum held, and that a strong correlation exists

This volume analyses how the use of referendums affects the central functions and characteristics of representative democracy. It provides a balanced account of