Christian Göbel

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Christian Göbel is an expert in Chinese studies, in particular in political innovation in China, and political scientist. With his ERC project "The Microfoundations of Authoritarian Responsiveness: E-Participation, Social Unrest and Public Policy in China" he examines the impact of digital mechanisms of participation on government performance and the relation between the state and individual social groups. The results should help to get a better understanding of the Chinese governments' responsiveness to citizens' needs and social stability in China.