Title of article
Does opportunism pay off?
Author/Authors
Linda G. Veiga، نويسنده , , Francisco José Veiga، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Pages
6
From page
177
To page
182
Abstract
In Portugal, increases in investment expenditures and changes in the composition of spending favouring highly visible items are associated with higher vote percentages for incumbent mayors seeking re-election. The political payoff to opportunistic spending increased after democracy became well-established in the country.
Keywords
Voting functions , Local governments , Elections , Portugal , Opportunism
Journal title
Economics Letters
Serial Year
2007
Journal title
Economics Letters
Record number
436280
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