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Patrons, Clients and Policies: Patterns of Democratic Accountability and Political Competition,Used
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Most models of party competition assume that citizens vote for a platform rather than narrowly targeted material benefits. However, there are many countries where politicians win elections by giving money, jobs, and services in direct exchange for votes. This is not just true in the developing world, but also in economically developed countries such as Japan and Austria that clearly meet the definition of stable, modern democracies. This book offers explanations for why politicians engage in clientelistic behaviours and why voters respond. Using newly collected data on national and subnational patterns of patronage and electoral competition, the contributors demonstrate why explanations based on economic modernization or electoral institutions cannot account for international variation in patronclient and programmatic competition. Instead, they show how the interaction of economic development, party competition, governance of the economy, and ethnic heterogeneity may work together to determine the choices of patrons, clients and policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Patrons, Clients and Policies'? A: The book discusses the dynamics of political competition and democratic accountability, focusing on how politicians use clientelism, such as providing material benefits in exchange for votes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Patrons, Clients and Policies' is Herbert Kitschelt.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on April 16, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Patrons, Clients and Policies' have? A: The book contains a total of 392 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Economics'.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: One key feature is that it is a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been well-preserved.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is geared towards scholars, students, and professionals interested in political science, economics, and democratic governance.
- Q: Does the book provide empirical data on political competition? A: Yes, it includes newly collected data on national and sub-national patterns of patronage and electoral competition.