Public Preferences and Institutional Designs: Israel and Turkey Compared

This book explores the existence of gaps between public preferences and institutional designs in democracies, particularly in the complex relations between the state and religion in Israel and Turkey. It suggests that state institutions play a significant role in maintaining these gaps for long periods, often against the public will, enriching our understanding of policy dynamics in democratic systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of the discrepancies between public preferences and institutional arrangements in democracies, particularly focusing on instances where these gaps persist for extended periods without being challenged by the electorate. These gaps manifest in the intricate dynamics between the state and religion, particularly evident in their policies on marriage. This line of inquiry holds both theoretical and empirical significance, as Israel and Turkey, despite their vastly different policies, exhibit a striking similarity in their institutional dynamics. Existing explanations for this phenomenon have proposed civil society-based arguments or intra-institutional dynamics as potential reasons for the maintenance of these gaps. However, this book takes a novel approach by introducing a third line of argument that emphasizes the crucial role that state institutions play in perpetuating these arrangements, often at odds with the public's desires. By exploring these dynamics, this book not only enhances our understanding of policy dynamics within democratic systems but also sheds light on the complex interplay between the state, society, and institutions. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of democratic governance and the challenges faced by societies in reconciling public preferences with institutional designs.
This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of the discrepancies between public preferences and institutional arrangements in democracies, particularly focusing on instances where these gaps persist for extended periods without being challenged by the electorate. These gaps manifest in the intricate dynamics between the state and religion, particularly evident in their policies on marriage. This line of inquiry holds both theoretical and empirical significance, as Israel and Turkey, despite their vastly different policies, exhibit a striking similarity in their institutional dynamics. Existing explanations for this phenomenon have proposed civil society-based arguments or intra-institutional dynamics as potential reasons for the maintenance of these gaps. However, this book takes a novel approach by introducing a third line of argument that emphasizes the crucial role that state institutions play in perpetuating these arrangements, often at odds with the public's desires. By exploring these dynamics, this book not only enhances our understanding of policy dynamics within democratic systems but also sheds light on the complex interplay between the state, society, and institutions. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of democratic governance and the challenges faced by societies in reconciling public preferences with institutional designs.

This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of the discrepancies between public preferences and institutional arrangements in democracies, particularly focusing on instances where these gaps persist for extended periods without being challenged by the electorate. These gaps manifest in the intricate dynamics between the state and religion, particularly evident in their policies on marriage. This line of inquiry holds both theoretical and empirical significance, as Israel and Turkey, despite their vastly different policies, exhibit a striking similarity in their institutional dynamics. Existing explanations for this phenomenon have proposed civil society-based arguments or intra-institutional dynamics as potential reasons for the maintenance of these gaps. However, this book takes a novel approach by introducing a third line of argument that emphasizes the crucial role that state institutions play in perpetuating these arrangements, often at odds with the public's desires. By exploring these dynamics, this book not only enhances our understanding of policy dynamics within democratic systems but also sheds light on the complex interplay between the state, society, and institutions. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of democratic governance and the challenges faced by societies in reconciling public preferences with institutional designs.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030845537
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022