Fri 30th April - Was Britain right to introduce televised debates?

This Friday, Nathan will open the discussion on the impact of Britain's decision to introduce televised debates between candidates on the quality of the political debate.

A few background readings:

• Shrott (1990) on the electoral consequences of winning a televised debate
• Blais & Boyer (1996) on the impact of televised debates on electoral outcomes
• Shrott and Lanoue (1992) on How to win a televised debate: is it really about good looks?
  
• Jon Snow blogging about the danger of a beauty contest

As usual we will meet in STICERD common area at 6pm. See you there!