kokonaispaineero
kokonaispaineero is a Finnish term that literally translates to “overall pressure margin” or “total pressure difference.” The concept is widely used in political science, public administration, and comparative politics, where it refers to the absolute difference in support or backing for competing policy positions, political parties, or public initiatives. It is a quantitative measure that captures not only the direct support for a given position but also the cumulative influence of all actors that oppose or favor it, thereby indicating the net pressure that policymakers must consider when making decisions.
The measurement of kokonaispaineero typically involves aggregated data from opinion polls, legislative voting records, or public
In practice, stakeholders—such as campaign strategists, policy advisors, and academic researchers—use kokonaispaineero to identify turning points