Economy & Politics

Could the drawing of lots for politicians replace elections?

Émission

Forum
27 October 2017

Antoine Chollet

Sciences sociales et politiques, UNIL

The drawing of lots for political officials was a common affair in Switzerland between the 17th and 19th centuries.

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