Political Support in Postwar Lebanon as a Function of Social, Political and Economic Performance
Author(s)
Haddad, Simon
Abstract
This paper measures political legitimacy in postwar Lebanon. In connection with this several aspects such as political efficacy, government responsiveness and satisfaction with public policy have been tested. The data were collected between March and April 1998 and come from a nationwide survey of 774 Lebanese. The findings disclose a Lebanese lack of politically efficacious feelings and indicate, also, the weakness of government responsiveness. Judgments about government performance differ about the policy area: discontent with economic, welfare and social policies contrasts with more a positive evaluation of public order and foreign policy. Finally, respondents exhibit little support for the existing government and would prefer to have its current form changed.
