We Just Don't Want to See It: The Desire for Authoritarianism and the Diffusion of Responsibility

• In Event: Government Institutions

Brief Overview

Using a 2018 nationally representative survey, we find that many citizens want their political leaders to act in authoritarian ways. Moreover, these citizens do not want to see the political process that leads to these decisions.

Authors

• Andrew Jeffrey Bloeser, Allegheny College

• Candaisy Crawford, Allegheny College

• Tarah Williams, Allegheny College