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A dynamic theory of parliamentary democracy

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  • Daniel Diermeier
  • Pohan Fong

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  • David Baron & Daniel Diermeier & Pohan Fong, 2012. "A dynamic theory of parliamentary democracy," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 49(3), pages 703-738, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:49:y:2012:i:3:p:703-738
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-011-0625-7
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    Keywords

    Parliamentary democracy; Proportional representation; Government formation; Policy dynamics; Lack of commitment; Inefficiency; D7; C7; H1;
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    JEL classification:

    • D7 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making
    • C7 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory
    • H1 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government

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