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Abstract
The widespread opposition to unprecedented austerity measures in Greece provides a unique opportunity to study the causes of mass protest. We report the results of a survey of the adult population, with two thirds of the respondents supporting protest and 29 per cent reporting actual involvements in strikes and/or demonstrations during 2010. Relative deprivation is a significant predictor of potential protest but does not play any role in terms of who actually takes part in strikes or demonstrations. Previous protest participation emerges as a key predictor of actual protest. We attempt to set these results in the context of Greece as compared with other countries facing similar challenges and discuss the implications for the future of austerity politics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 487-513 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | British Journal of Political Science |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 12 Jun 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- protests
- economic crisis
- Greece
- austerity policies
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I Predict A Riot: Public Responses To Economic Crisis Management In Greece
Karyotis, G.
1/06/10 → 8/11/11
Project: Research