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The divine power of words




AuthorsOlli Kangas

PublisherUniversity of Bath, Institute for Policy Research

Publishing placeBath

Publication year2019

JournalIPR Blog

Issue17.12.2019

First page 1

Last page3

Web address http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2019/12/17/the-divine-power-of-words/


Abstract

In this blog, I highlight how easily we can manipulate opinions and how presenting a measure in a different frame can affect its popularity. As a concrete example, I use the plans to change the pensioners' housing allowance system in Finland, which have been the subject of much political debate.



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