Author: Abram de SwaanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Coalition Theories and Cabinet Formations
Author: Abram de SwaanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Puzzles of Government Formation
Author: Rudy W. AndewegPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134239726
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Understanding the formation of governments has always been central to political science. Traditionally this topic has been considered from a rational choice theory perspective and the empirical testing of these theories; however neither approach alone is able to explain a large proportion of actual coalition formations. This comparative volume brings together a rational choice theory perspective and the empirical testing of these theories to study government formation. It provides in-depth studies of government formations in Europe that cannot be accounted for by existing coalition theory in order to identify potential explanatory factors that have been neglected so far. These ‘coalition puzzles’ are reconstructed by country experts based on secondary sources, newspaper accounts, internal party documents, and interviews in an effort to understand why particular governments were formed. In conclusion, this book assesses whether new factors can be integrated into rational choice theories or whether these analyses point to the need for a different paradigm. This important volume will be of interest to students and scholars of political science, European politics and comparative politics.
Coalition Theories
Author: Eric C. BrownePublisher:
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Category : Cabinet system
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Coalition Theories and Cabinet Formations
Author: Abram de SwaanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coalition governments
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Coalition Theories and Cabinet Formation
Author: A. de SwaanParty Policy and Government Coalitions
Author: Ian BudgePublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349223689
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
Coalitions are the commonest kind of democratic government, occurring frequently in most countries of western Europe. It is usually assumed that political parties came together in a government coalition because they agree already, or can reach an agreement, on the policy it should pursue. This book examines this idea using evidence from party election programmes and government programmes. It demonstrates that party policies do influence government programmes, but not to the extent they would if policy-agreement were the sole basis of coalition.
Coalition Politics and Federalism
Author: Adrián AlbalaPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 331975100X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
This book analyzes the verticalization of coalition cabinets from the national to the sub-national level. Presenting case studies for countries with federal systems of government, such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, and India, as well as those focusing on states with hybrid systems of government, such as Italy, the contributors analyze multilevel government formation processes to identify vertical congruence between national and sub-national coalitions. The book also examines various factors affecting the degree of congruence of political coalitions, such as the degree of decentralization, federalization and institutionalization of political systems, as well as cleavage structure. This book will be a valuable resource for all scholars interested in coalition politics, as well as for politicians and practitioners in government and parliament.
Coalition theories and cabinet formations
Author: Abram de SwaanCoalition Theory and Formation
Author: Robert GoehlertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coalition governments
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Multiparty Government
Author: Michael LaverPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The politics of coalition is inherent in the political process of most European countries. Coalition may be analyzed either theoretically or empirically; this study reconciles both approaches. Providing insight into contemporary coalition theory and placing it in the context of coalition politics, this work examines five basic themes: the identity and motivation of those involved in coalition politics; the eventual membership of coalitions; durability; payoffs; and the impact of constitutional, behavioral, and historical constraints on the process of coalition bargaining.