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Reichstag Connections in Pre- and Interwar Germany

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  • Opitz Alexander

    (Universität Hohenheim, Fachgebiet Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (520J), Wollgrasweg 49, D-70599, Stuttgart, Germany)

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This article documents widespread connections between stock companies and active or retired politicians in Germany during two distinct political regimes: constitutional monarchy and democracy. These differed largely regarding possible channels of influence, along with the power of the parliament. Despite the theoretical differences, the overall share of connected firms is approximately the same, implying that linking up with the Reichstag was already attractive in Imperial times. Moreover, the prevalence of political connections varied largely between sectors and political parties.

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  • Opitz Alexander, 2018. "Reichstag Connections in Pre- and Interwar Germany," Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftsgeschichte / Economic History Yearbook, De Gruyter, vol. 59(1), pages 157-185, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:jbwige:v:59:y:2018:i:1:p:157-185:n:7
    DOI: 10.1515/jbwg-2018-0007
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    Keywords

    Political Connections; Imperial Germany; Weimar Germany; politische Beziehungen; Deutsches Kaiserreich; Weimarer Republik;
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    JEL classification:

    • N - Economic History
    • N - Economic History
    • P - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
    • G - Financial Economics

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