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Party Government in Germany and Austria: A New Perspective from the Power Index Approach

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  • Alexander Preker
  • Jan-Erik Lane

    (Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg)

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Based on the Banzhaf-Coleman approach to the analysis of political power, this article presents a new analysis of government coalitions. The party systems and types of government formation in Germany and Austria can be compared over time in a new systematic way from 1920. The findings support the theory of democratic stability that emphasizes the power balance between the major right- and left-wing groups in the party system. It can be achieved either by power alternation or through consociationalism.

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  • Alexander Preker & Jan-Erik Lane, 2013. "Party Government in Germany and Austria: A New Perspective from the Power Index Approach," International Journal of Social Science Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 1(1), pages 62-72, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:journl:v:1:y:2013:i:1:p:62-72
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    Keywords

    party government; coalitions in Germany and Austria; the power index approach; ex ante and ex post power; power imbalance between the left and right wing parties; political stability; Banzhaf numbers.;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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