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Paths to power and ministers' durability: the Portuguese case.

Authors :
Seixas, Carlos
Costa, Manuel Luís
Source :
West European Politics. Feb2021, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p403-425. 23p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

This research work is an inquiry into whether paths to power matter for the survival of ministers. Four different paths to ministerial positions are defined: 'Parliamentary', 'Party', 'Public Service' and 'Independent'. The theoretical perspective is based on both the ex-ante informational asymmetry and the moral hazard problem. A rigorous survival analysis was developed for the Portuguese case, and the main conclusion is that ministers who have attained power through the 'Party' path last longer in government than 'Parliamentary' ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01402382
Volume :
44
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
West European Politics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146823514
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01402382.2019.1687232