Statistics as a tool of political activity
https://doi.org/10.34020/2073-6495-2022-4-165-173
Abstract
The concept of political activity is presented, it is determined that this is a special type of social activity, including domestic and foreign policy. The need for statistics for long-term actions, attracting supporters and denouncing opponents within the framework of political activity is revealed. The main techniques of political figures using statistics both to support and to oppose political leaders are described. Such a tool of political activity as digital populism is considered. Being essentially a powerful stream of absolutely inadequate statistical information that does not reflect current realities, it turns out to be to the liking of the electorate.
About the Authors
L. A. Davletshina
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
L.A. Davletshina – Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics
Moscow
M. V. Karmanov
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M.V. Karmanov – Doctor of Economics, Professor, Department of Statistics
Moscow
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For citations:
Davletshina L.A., Karmanov M.V. Statistics as a tool of political activity. Vestnik NSUEM. 2022;(4):165-173. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34020/2073-6495-2022-4-165-173
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