Grievance Currency

Definition

The use of grievances as exchange medium in political transactions. Grievances can be traded, accumulated, and spent—they function as political currency independent of their resolution.

Example

A politician offers grievance acknowledgment in exchange for votes. The acknowledgment has value regardless of whether it leads to resolution. Grievance circulates as currency.

Source

PEPG Section 3

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