Prospective voting is a theory in political science where voters make decisions in elections based on their expectations of future performance of candidates or parties, rather than past performance. This approach requires voters to be well-informed about the policy proposals and potential impacts of candidates' platforms, as it emphasizes future-oriented decision-making.
Future expectations refer to the anticipations or predictions individuals or groups hold about future events, often influencing decision-making and behavior. They play a critical role in shaping economic, social, and personal outcomes by affecting planning, investment, and policy-making processes.
Voter choice refers to the decision-making process by which individuals determine which candidate or political party to support in an election. It is influenced by a myriad of factors including personal values, party identification, candidate characteristics, and external influences like media and social networks.
Economic voting is the theory that voters' choices are influenced by the economic performance of the government or country, where good economic conditions benefit the incumbent party, while poor conditions benefit the opposition. This behavior assumes that voters act retrospectively, evaluating past economic performance when making electoral decisions.