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1. Political Trust and Democracy
Grant Duncan
- 🌍 Trust in governments and political parties globally appears to be declining, but the extent of this "crisis" may be exaggerated by surveyors.
- 🎙️ Interviewed on The Conversation Weekly podcast about the implications of declining political trust, sparked by my column on distrust in politicians.
- 📉 Long-term surveys in the US show a decline in trust since the optimistic 1950s, influenced by events like Vietnam and Watergate.
- 🇺🇸 Recent trust levels remain low, influenced by economic inequality, political polarization, and presidential approval ratings.
- 🌐 International perspectives show varied trust levels; countries like China and Nordic nations report higher trust in government.
- 🤔 Survey results should be interpreted cautiously; trust is complex and context-dependent, not a simple numeric measurement.
- 🔍 Understanding political trust requires deeper analysis of societal issues like inequality, polarization, and governance effectiveness.
- 📈 Rebuilding trust requires addressing underlying economic, social, and political challenges with effective governance and transparency.
