Leaders in disguise: power, perception, and paradox – economics and the fragile authority of politicians
In the context of political leadership, this paper investigates the psychological phenomena of the Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE) and Impostor Syndrome. It examines the impact of these two cognitive fallacies on the performance, decision-making, and behaviour of politicians. DKE causes less competent p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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General Association of Economists from Romania
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Theoretical and Applied Economics |
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http://store.ectap.ro/articole/1800.pdf
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| Summary: | In the context of political leadership, this paper investigates the psychological phenomena
of the Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE) and Impostor Syndrome. It examines the impact of these two
cognitive fallacies on the performance, decision-making, and behaviour of politicians. DKE causes
less competent politicians to exaggerate their abilities, frequently resulting in poor decision-making
and policy errors, while Impostor Syndrome causes highly competent politicians to doubt their
abilities, attributing their success to external factors. The paper also explores the implications of
these phenomena for political communication, leadership, and governance, particularly in
environments that are characterized by high public scrutiny and media pressure. It also investigates
the ways in which these cognitive prejudices can be amplified by political marketing and digital
platforms, thereby affecting electoral outcomes and voter behaviour. Ultimately, the research
underscores the necessity of political leaders exhibiting a higher degree of humility and selfawareness
to promote more effective decision-making and governance. |
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| ISSN: | 1841-8678 1844-0029 |