Biography
My research agenda focuses on two interrelated research axes, namely (i) how different components of democracy interact with one another and across different levels of analysis, and (ii) how they potentially challenge each other. This first axis primarily centres on the (lack of) responsive dynamics between citizens and elites. I am particularly interested in comparative political behaviour and public opinion trends, as well as their composition, origins and policy effects. A second research axis constitutes the rise of inequalities, political extremism, and populism more specifically. I am particularly interested how these dynamics challenge liberal and representative components of contemporary democracy.
Research
Research interests
My research agenda focuses on two interrelated research axes, namely (i) how different components of democracy interact with one another and across different levels of analysis, and (ii) how they potentially challenge each other. This first axis primarily centres on the (lack of) responsive dynamics between citizens and elites. I am particularly interested in comparative political behaviour and public opinion trends, as well as their composition, origins and policy effects. A second research axis constitutes the rise of inequalities, political extremism, and populism more specifically. I am particularly interested how these dynamics challenge liberal and representative components of contemporary democracy.