Regionalised party systems lead to lower social spending
EUROPP 2014-01-07
Summary:
Regional identities and political parties have become increasingly important in several European countries. Ignacio Jurado studies the level of party system nationalisation in 22 OECD countries and its implication for social policies. He finds that regionalised party systems provide lower … Continue reading →
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