Project A07 (2026-29)
New Politics of the Ageing Welfare State? Comparing Political Outcomes and Policy Feedback of Long-term Care Policies
Project A07 will examine how LTC policies shape politics and political systems, drawing on policy feedback theory. Specifically, we will examine how far the type, scope of benefits, and inclusiveness of national LTC systems influence political outcomes in three areas: political attitudes and behavior of the public, interest groups, and political elites. We will do this by drawing on international survey data on public opinion and voting records for all 51 countries with LTC systems worldwide, and by conducting comparative case studies in Germany, South Korea, and Uruguay.
