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Beyond preconceptions: Analyzing the role of political party branding and psychological factors in voter decision-making within developing multi-party contexts

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  • Daniel Y. ROTHSCHILD

    (Independent Researcher, USA)

  • Walter BLOCK

    (Loyola University New Orleans, USA)

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This article expands on previous research into political branding and voter psychology. It emphasizes the strategic use of party identity and emotional appeals in shaping electoral outcomes. The study combines marketing theory with behavioral analysis to understand how voters respond to party cues in developing democracies.

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  • Daniel Y. ROTHSCHILD & Walter BLOCK, 2025. "Beyond preconceptions: Analyzing the role of political party branding and psychological factors in voter decision-making within developing multi-party contexts," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 12(2), pages 58-70, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:12:y:2025:i:2:p:58-70
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    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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