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The divine power of words
Authors: Olli Kangas
Publisher: University of Bath, Institute for Policy Research
Publishing place: Bath
Publication year: 2019
Journal: IPR Blog
Issue: 17.12.2019
First page : 1
Last page: 3
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.