This contribution addresses the input legitimacy of the British EU membership referendum of June 2016. It considers who … quality of information, and the quality of public debate, arguing that instances of direct democracy, such as referendums … democracy. The empirical analysis of these criteria shows that the referendum fell short regarding the first two criteria whilst …

wellbeing around the time of the June 2016 EU membership Referendum in the UK (Brexit). We find that those reporting a … preference for leaving the EU were 0.14 points less satisfied with life pre-referendum, with both misery (life satisfaction below … respondents who reported a preference for leaving the EU. However, adaptation to the Brexit result appears to be complete three …