Abstract
Expert surveys are a valuable, commonly used instrument to measure party positions. Some critics question the cross-national comparability of these measures, though, suggesting that experts may lack a common anchor for fundamental concepts such as economic left–right. Using anchoring vignettes in the 2010 Chapel Hill Expert Survey, we examine the extent of cross-national difference in expert ideological placements. We find limited evidence of cross-national differences; on the whole, our findings further establish expert surveys as a rigorous instrument for measuring party positions in a cross-national context.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Research and Politics |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2014 |
Keywords
- European parties
- Expert surveys
- Vignettes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Administration
- Political Science and International Relations