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Party systems and electoral volatility in Latin America: A test of economic, institutional, and...

Authors :
Roberts, Kenneth M.
Wibbels, Erik
Source :
American Political Science Review; Sep99, Vol. 93 Issue 3, p575, 16p, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Tests three theoretical explanations for the high level of electoral volatility in Latin America. Economic voting; Institutional characteristics of political regimes and party systems; Structure and organization of class cleavages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030554
Volume :
93
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Political Science Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2228818
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2585575