Ambiguity in the positions of political parties: what causes it and how does it affect voters’ party preferences? Vrije Universiteit Brussel
positions, give inconsistent signals, or simply remain silent to avoid
taking a clear stance on a policy issue. Such ambiguity challenges
democracy, as it prevents clarity in what policies parties pursue once
in office and it blocks citizens from casting an informed vote. Yet, we
only have fragmented and contradictory evidence on what causes ...