Political Economy Forum

May 31, 2021

Forum Podcast – “Improving democracy through debate” with Mark Alan Smith

In this episode, Professor Mark Alan Smith of the University of Washington speaks to Forum Fellows Morgan Wack and Nicolas Wittstock about reforming democratic political institutions. Specifically, they discuss the concept of deliberative democracy – which seeks to create institutionalized opportunities for citizens to discuss and debate political issues.

Improving Democracy through Debate

Books and links mentioned: 

Robert Putnam – Bowling Alone

Statefarm Neighbor Survey

Americaspeaks.org