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almahu_9947413822502882
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1 online resource (ix, 351 pages) :
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ISBN:
9781139175104 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Cambridge studies in the theory of democracy ; 2
Content:
This book examines whether the mechanisms of accountability characteristic of democratic systems are sufficient to induce the representatives to act in the best interest of the represented. The first part of the volume focuses on the role of elections, distinguishing different ways in which they may cause representation. The second part is devoted to the role of checks and balances, between the government and the parliament as well as between the government and the bureaucracy. The contributors of this volume, all leading scholars in the fields of American and comparative politics and political theory, address questions such as, whether elections induce governments to act in the interest of citizens. Are politicians in democracies accountable to voters in future elections? If so, does accountability induce politicians to represent citizens? Does accountability limit or enhance the scope of action of governments? Are governments that violate campaign mandates representative? Overall, the essays combine theoretical discussions, game-theoretic models, case studies, and statistical analyses, within a shared analytical approach and a standardized terminology. The empirical material is drawn from the well established democracies as well as from new democracies.
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Elections and representation / Bernard Manin, Adam Przeworski, and Susan C. Stokes -- Electoral accountability and the control of politicians: selecting good types versus sanctioning poor performance / James D. Fearon -- What do policy switches tell us about democracy? / Susan C. Stokes -- Accountability and authority: toward a theory of political accountability / John Ferejohn -- Accountability and manipulation / José María Maravall -- Party government and responsiveness / James A. Stimson -- Democracy, elections, and accountability for economic outcomes / José Antonio Cheibub and Adam Przeworski -- Accountability in Athenian politics / Jon Elster -- Government accountability in parliamentary democracy / Michael Laver and Kenneth A. Shepsle -- Mixing elected and nonelected officials in democratic policy making: fundamentals of accountability and responsibility / Delmer D. Dunn -- Situating democratic political accountability / John Dunn.
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Print version: ISBN 9780521641531
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
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https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139175104
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