Article(print)2008

The Norwegian Storting: "People's Parliament" or Coop for "Political Broilers"?

In: World Political Science Review, Volume 4, Issue 2

Narud, Hanne M; Valen, Henry

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Abstract

The article is concerned with the Norwegian Storting and the composition of its MPs over the last 60 years. It asks whether a professionalization of the legislative body has taken place, and then discusses it in terms of social, economic and demographic backgrounds. To what extent has there been a replacement of certain groups, so that some are represented whereas others are falling out? How representative are the elected representatives for the population at large? In analyzing these questions, the article demonstrates how central features of the recruitment system impact the composition of the political elite. Adapted from the source document.

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