Data & Modules
CSES Module 4: Distributional Politics & Social Protection
Scientific Theme & Focus
CSES Module 4 (2011–2016) was developed under the chairmanship of André Blais (Université de Montréal) with the core theme:
“Distributional Politics and Social Protection”
The module addresses key questions regarding political economy and electoral behavior:
- Redistribution & Social Policy: Citizen attitudes toward government spending, welfare state policies, and progressive taxation.
- Economic Hardship & Voting: The impact of economic crises, austerity policies, and personal financial vulnerability on vote choice.
- Electoral System Institutions: The relationship between proportional representation, government coalitions, and distributional outcomes.
Dataset Downloads & Packages
| Format | Direct Download Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stata | Download Stata Package (cses4_stata.zip) |
Stata .dta file with variable labels |
| SPSS | Download SPSS Package (cses4_spss.zip) |
Portable .sav data file |
| R | Download R Package (cses4_r.zip) |
R data frame objects |
| CSV | Download CSV Package (cses4_csv.zip) |
Comma-delimited text format |
Documentation & Codebooks
- Codebook (Full Document): Download Codebook [PDF]
- Questionnaire Module: Download Questionnaire [PDF]
- Macro Report Specs: Download Macro Report [PDF]
How to Cite Module 4
Comparative Study of Election Surveys (www.cses.org). CSES Module 4 Full Release [Dataset]. GESIS Datenarchiv, Köln. ZA5905 Data file Version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.12829