This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works
Jul 31, 2017 · The fundamental principle of direct democracy is that all citizens take part in decision-making and there’s a strong respect for minorities. Unfortunately, this wasn’t extended to women, …
These are the countries which are the world’s oldest democracies ...
Aug 8, 2019 · Have you read? Democracy isn't in as much trouble as you might think This is what Costa Rica can teach the world about democracy This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works As …
How do people view democracy? | World Economic Forum
Oct 27, 2017 · Direct democracy, a governing system where citizens, not elected officials, vote directly on major national issues, is supported by roughly two-thirds of the public around the world, with little …
The most common myths about social media | World Economic Forum
Mar 14, 2018 · The biggest threat to democracy? Your social media feed As my Norwegian co-author Eiri Elvestad and I discuss in a new book, Misunderstanding News Audiences, seven myths of the …
What the Philippines tells us about democracy
May 22, 2014 · Beyond balloting, democracy is a “government by discussion” (to quote the Indian economist Amartya Sen), characterized by public dialogue and interaction. The vibrancy of …
In quotes: How leaders at Davos view Trump's comeback
Jan 23, 2025 · Donald Trump's return to the White House has sparked intense discussions at Davos 2025. Leaders are discussing 'cautious optimism' on tariffs, European unity on climate goals, and …
Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars to prepare for World War III
Mar 12, 2018 · Musk said he imagines Mars will have a direct democracy instead of the system of government used in the US — a representative democracy — whereby elected officials represent a …
How US presidents win office: the Electoral College, explained
The system was devised when voting was limited to white men who owned property, amid a fear of direct democracy. “If the manner of it be not perfect, it is at least excellent,” was how Alexander …
Tariffs, globalization and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani ...
Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development. The Harvard economist joins us to talk about the usefulness …
Dominik Hangartner | World Economic Forum
By cleverly exploiting a treasure trove of natural and field experiments, he and his team made important contributions to our understanding of, inter alia, the fate of immigrant minorities under direct …