Pathways to power: the role of preparliamentary careers and political human capital in the obtainment of cabinet positions

Understanding the rise to power is central to the study of politics. Yet, we still know little about the career paths of influential politicians like ministers. The literature assumes that dominant preparliamentary occupations (e.g., lawyer, local offices) predict promotion. We move beyond this pote...

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Main Authors: Turner-Zwinkels, T, Mills, M
Format: Journal article
Published: Wiley 2019