Opportunistic election timing, a complement or substitute for economic manipulation?

Parliamentary governments often use their powers opportunistically to enhance their reelection chances. Yet, how they combine the two most commonly available strategies—economic manipulation prior to elections and opportunistic election timing—remains poorly understood. Do incumbents employ these po...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Beckman, T, Schleiter, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: University of Chicago Press 2020