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Representation-responsiveness Tradeoff

The "Representation-Responsiveness Tradeoff" is a theoretical construct in legislative representation that characterizes the inherent tension between accurately reflecting the demographic or preference composition of a constituency (representation) and the ability of elected officials to swiftly adapt to changing constituent preferences or deliver targeted policy outcomes (responsiveness).

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2017–2026

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Publications

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The Puzzle of Representation: Specifying Components of Responsiveness

Heinz Eulau, Paul D. Karps · Legislative Studies Quarterly · 1977 · 565 citations

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The Delegate Paradox: Why Polarized Politicians Can Represent Citizens Best

DigiNole (Florida State University) · 2018 · 84 citations

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Trustees, Delegates, and Responsiveness in Comparative Perspective

Shaun Bowler · Comparative Political Studies · 2016 · 69 citations

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On Substantive Representation, Diversity, and Responsiveness

Karen Celis · Politics & Gender · 2012 · 63 citations

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Casework, Issue Positions, and Voting in Congressional Elections: A District Analysis

George Serra, David Moon · The Journal of Politics · 1994 · 53 citations

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Authors

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  1. AE
    Anne E. Baker

    Santa Clara University, United States

    1 publications · 25 citations

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  2. DM
    David Moon

    University of Bath, United Kingdom

    1 publications · 53 citations

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  3. HE
    Heinz Eulau

    Stanford University, United States

    1 publications · 565 citations

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  4. TM
    Thomas M. Carsey

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

    1 publications · 51 citations

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  5. MB
    Michael Becher

    Centre de Recherches Politiques de Sciences Po, France

    1 publications · 34 citations

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Institutions

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  1. Florida State University

    Tallahassee, United States

    2 h-index

    1 publications

    14 citations

  2. Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse

    Toulouse, France

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    34 citations

  3. Rice University

    Houston, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    21 citations

  4. University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    14 citations

  5. University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    53 citations

  6. Vrije Universiteit Brussel

    Brussels, Belgium

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    63 citations

  7. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, United States

    1 h-index

    2 publications

    102 citations

  8. Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, United States

    1 h-index

    4 publications

    96 citations

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Venues

  1. Legislative Studies Quarterly

    2 publications · 586 citations

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  2. Social Science Quarterly

    SSQ · 2 publications · 49 citations

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  3. VUBIR (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

    Repository · 1 publications · 14 citations

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  4. Politics & Gender

    1 publications · 63 citations

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  5. Comparative Political Studies

    CPS · 1 publications · 69 citations

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