The deep roots of rebellion
In: Journal of development economics, Band 160, S. 102952
ISSN: 0304-3878
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In: Journal of development economics, Band 160, S. 102952
ISSN: 0304-3878
In: Journal of development economics, Band 132, S. 75-87
ISSN: 0304-3878
In: Journal of development economics, Band 132, S. 75-87
ISSN: 0304-3878
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In: NOVAFRICA Working Paper No. 1306
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In: Bank of Italy Temi di Discussione (Working Paper) No. 916
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In: European Journal of Political Economy, Band 28, Heft 2, S. 162-173
In: European journal of political economy, Band 28, Heft 2, S. 162-173
ISSN: 1873-5703
This paper tests whether constitutions directly affect economic outcomes. By introducing citizens' political participation as the driving force connecting institutions to policy outcomes, we empirically show that voter turnout is the channel through which forms of government affect economic policies. We provide evidence of the existence of two relationships. First, presidential regimes appear to be associated with lower voter participation in national elections. Second, higher voter participation induces an increase in government expenditure, total revenues, welfare state spending, and budget deficit. We conclude that forms of government affect policy outcomes only through voter turnout. [Copyright Elsevier B.V.]
In: IZA Discussion Paper No. 11346
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In: IZA Discussion Paper No. 7839
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In: Journal of development economics, Band 125, S. 59-71
ISSN: 0304-3878
In: CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP9592
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In: Journal of international economics, Band 76, Heft 2, S. 208-222
ISSN: 0022-1996
In: Explorations in economic history: EEH, Band 74, S. 101276
ISSN: 0014-4983
In: Journal of development economics, Band 125, S. 59-69
ISSN: 0304-3878
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