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21. Perceptions of Political Competition and the Integrity of Elections
Sammanfattning : Political competition is generally regarded as one of the hallmarks of a well-functioning democracy. Competitive elections hold politicians to account, thereby increasing government performance to the benefit of citizens. LÄS MER
22. Institutions, Political Cycles and Corruption : Essays on Dynamic Political Economy of Government
Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of three essays in Political Economy:“China’s Political Business Cycle” uncovers the fact that the timing of China’s business cycle correlates to the timing of the Communist Party’s Congress and constructs a theory to explain the mechanism of the political business cycle. An empirical test of the theory derives a result consistent with the predictions of the theory. LÄS MER
23. Den försiktiga kameleonten : europeisk socialdemokrati och brittiska labour
Sammanfattning : The first aim of this study is to examine the foundation, the conditions and the development of European Social Democracy. Its development is understood as a function of electoral behaviour and its interest in being the party of Government. European Social Democracy has moved from a leftwing position towards the centre. LÄS MER
24. The political economy of adaptation pathways to climate change : An historical institutional approach
Sammanfattning : While there is a growing recognition of the need for societies to adapt to climate change, adaptation governance often falls short and can even worsen existing vulnerabilities. This problem is exacerbated by the deep connection between climate change and economic system governance. LÄS MER
25. The Political Legitimacy of Global Governance Institutions : A Justice-Based Account
Sammanfattning : One of the most prominent political developments in recent decades is the expansion and strengthening of global governance institutions (GGIs). Our lives are increasingly governed by rules for trade, fiscal and monetary standards, intellectual property law, and norms of good governance, developed and overseen by global institutions. LÄS MER