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The impact of the media on voters’ attitude toward Junichiro Koizumi and his policy

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  • Yamamura, Eiji
  • Sabatini, Fabio

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This paper explores the role of mass media in people's perceptions of charismatic leaders. Using survey data collected immediately after Koizumi's 2005 landslide electoral victory, we empirically assess the influence of television (TV) and newspapers on individuals’ support for Koizumi and for the most distinctive policy.

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  • Yamamura, Eiji & Sabatini, Fabio, 2015. "The impact of the media on voters’ attitude toward Junichiro Koizumi and his policy," Japan and the World Economy, Elsevier, vol. 34, pages 24-32.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:japwor:v:34-35:y:2015:i::p:24-32
    DOI: 10.1016/j.japwor.2015.03.003
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    Mass media; Television; Newspapers; Elections; Koizumi administration;
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