Rationale: High perceived justice reduces voter rationalization even in the presence of monetary incentives, stabilizing system dynamics.
Policy Measures:
Strengthening institutional accountability: Introduce mechanisms to track fulfillment of campaign promises and publicize legislative performance.
Promoting judicial and electoral integrity: Ensure impartial adjudication of political misconduct.
Empowering civic oversight: Encourage citizen reporting, participatory budgeting, and local governance audits.
Expected Outcome: Increasing counteracts the influence of , reducing both micro-level compliance and macro-level democratic degradation.
3. Restoring and Maintaining Democratic Legitimacy
Rationale: System stability () depends on the balance of incentives and perceived justice. Without legitimacy, democratic erosion accelerates, leading to authoritarian consolidation or social unrest.
Policy Measures:
Institutional reform: Strengthen anti-corruption agencies and legislative accountability offices.
Transparency in decision-making: Make policy processes visible to citizens, enhancing trust and reducing perceived injustice.