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Laws and Legislature Size in Italian Regions: Which Will Be the Effect of an Increase in the Number of Legislators?

In: Italian Institutional Reforms: A Public Choice Perspective

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  • Nadia Fiorino

    (Università of L'Aquila)

  • Roberto Ricciuti

    (Università di Firenze)

Abstract

We analyze the effect of differences in legislature size on the number of laws enacted in Italian regions and the relationship between regional public expenditure and laws. According to the theory, legislature size has an indefinite effect on these variables because logrolling and transaction costs may have canceling effects. We find a significantly negative effect of the number of legislators on laws. We also uncover a strong political-cycle effect, which increases legislation in voting years. We use these findings to forecast the effects of the increase in the number of legislators that is taking place in most regions. Key words: Legislature size, law, logrolling.

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  • Nadia Fiorino & Roberto Ricciuti, 2008. "Laws and Legislature Size in Italian Regions: Which Will Be the Effect of an Increase in the Number of Legislators?," Springer Books, in: Fabio Padovano & Roberto Ricciuti (ed.), Italian Institutional Reforms: A Public Choice Perspective, chapter 0, pages 77-88, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-0-387-72141-5_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-72141-5_5
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