Social Media

Digital information campaigns on social media can be used to disseminate objective information about government performance and bolster electoral accountability. Targeting information at a larger share of the electorate can raise the effectiveness of...

Despite strict censorship, social media in China plays an important role in the spread of protests and strikes. Information spreads quickly between distant cities on Weibo, which increases the scope of collective action.

Social media provides a powerful mechanism for citizens to make their voices heard, which spurs improvements in how governments regulate pollution

Social media groups can improve voter knowledge, but may also increase polarisation in political preferences

Instead of censoring or banning social media, the Chinese government uses it to surveil protests, monitor local officials, and disseminate propaganda