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When half a boycott makes a winner: On Eurovision voting

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Boycotts are meant to isolate. A pushback—however small—is almost always inevitable. In settings with many alternatives, boycott tends to be diffuse, while counter-support is concentrated. This asymmetry can translate into a great advantage for the boycotted party. • In contests with many candidates, boycott is diffuse, counter support is concentrated. • Even weak pushback to boycott calls may yield an outsized advantage. • Neutrality may hinder controversial candidates more than boycott.

Source: Economics Letters

DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2025.112639

Author: Alexander Frug

Institutions: Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona School of Economics

Language: English

Topic: Game Theory and Voting Systems

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,030