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AI And The Euro-Area Economy
Steven Davis catches up with ECB Executive Board Member Philip Lane for a conversation about AI’s impact on Euro-area economies.
September 30, 2026
Published May 12, 2025
Combining elements of direct and representative voting, liquid democracy allows individuals to either vote directly or delegate their vote to someone they trust. Real-world applications in blockchain governance, shareholder decision-making, and AI oversight reveal both structural challenges — low participation, vote concentration, and weak civic incentives — and signs of institutional promise. As digital platforms reshape how decisions are made, liquid democracy invites a broader reconsideration of how democratic systems might function in a more networked, decentralized society.
Check out more from Andrew B. Hall:
- Read "Harmonizing Democracy and Tech" by Andrew B. Hall here.
- Read "What Happens When Anyone Can Be Your Representative?" research paper by Andrew B. Hall here.
- Read "What Kinds of Incentives Encourage Participation in Democracy?" by Andrew B. Hall here.
Learn more about Andrew B. Hall here.
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