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Political Representation in Times of Crisis: MPs' and Citizens' Conceptions

Pablo Oñate
University of Valencia
Pablo Oñate
University of Valencia

Abstract

In this paper I analyze the modes or conceptions of political representation Spanish MPs and Citizens hold in times of political crisis. Using Andeweg and Thomassen´s framework, I explore the traits of their conceptions on representation, their congruency, as well as potential factors to explain them. The analysis is based in data from CON-REP survey, conducted in Spanis National and Regional Legislatures, as well to citizens