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... the implicit ( Downsian ) assumption is that politicians usually tend to choose
those policies that maximize the likelihood of their staying in office ( so , for
example , policies that are supposed to lead to electoral gains for them or for their
party ...
... the implicit ( Downsian ) assumption is that politicians usually tend to choose
those policies that maximize the likelihood of their staying in office ( so , for
example , policies that are supposed to lead to electoral gains for them or for their
party ...
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With compact majorities the government platform is likely to be detailed ,
legitimized by direct electoral support , influential . Some groups in society ( those
whose support is crucial for the reelection ) will be very influential in cabinet
decisions .
With compact majorities the government platform is likely to be detailed ,
legitimized by direct electoral support , influential . Some groups in society ( those
whose support is crucial for the reelection ) will be very influential in cabinet
decisions .
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The government program is likely to be vague , not supported by direct electoral
assent , not very influential , and will be neglected if necessary . Many groups will
be influential , but they will normally succeed only in blocking undesired policies
...
The government program is likely to be vague , not supported by direct electoral
assent , not very influential , and will be neglected if necessary . Many groups will
be influential , but they will normally succeed only in blocking undesired policies
...
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| Title | EUI Working Paper: SPS, Issues 90-95 EUI Working Paper: SPS, European University Institute. Department of Political and Social Sciences |
| Contributor | European University Institute. Department of Political and Social Sciences |
| Publisher | European University Institute, 1990 |
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