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Winning & losing in coalition systems. A quasi-experimental study of the effect of coalition formation on satisfaction with democracy.

Authors :
Otjes, Simon
Willumsen, David M
Source :
Electoral Studies. Aug2023, Vol. 84, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Does government formation affect satisfaction with democracy? Research so far has focused on how winning or losing elections affects satisfaction with democracy, yet, in many coalition systems, who wins and who loses is not determined directly by the elections, but by the coalition formation process. Until now, the effect of government formation on satisfaction with democracy has not been examined. In this paper, we examine this using a quasi-experimental matching design examining eleven elections. We find some evidence that the formation of the coalition slightly but significantly lowers the satisfaction with democracy among those who supported a party that was removed from the governing coalition. This suggests that in coalition systems, looking at electoral winners and losers may be insufficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02613794
Volume :
84
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Electoral Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169753142
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electstud.2023.102646