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We are honored to host the renowned French political scientist and economist Julia Cagé for a public lecture on political inequality in contemporary society.
About the lecture:
Inequality in political participation and influence has strongly increased in recent decades. In this lecture, I will focus on three aspects of political inequality: the increasing concentration of both political and charitable donations, the growing gap in descriptive representation, and the persistent lack of substantive representation. Based on the existing literature as well as on novel evidence, I will relate these aspects to the recent widening of turnout inequality. I will then examine novel forms of participation – e.g. the rise of small donors in the US – and the efficiency of policies aimed at improving representation. Finally, I will discuss new avenues for research.
About the Speaker:
Julia Cagé is a Professor of Economics at Sciences Po Paris and one of Europe's leading experts in political economy, media economics, and political inequality.
Her research has gained international acclaim for its innovative approach to analyzing the impact of money in politics and the flow of information in modern society. Professor Cagé is well-known for her rigorous data analysis, investigating how media ownership structures and campaign finance regulations affect the health of democracy.