Economic performance is a strong predictor of political outcomes, but in much of the developing world it is highly dependent on exogenous international factors. Examining implications for democracy, this book is for scholars and students of international and comparative political economy, democratic theory, behavior, and Latin American politics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction: representation in volatile economies; 2. Economic vote, exogenous shocks, and representation; 3. Can economic vote promote representation?; 4. International factors and economic performance in Latin America; 5. International factors and presidential elections; 6. International factors and popular support; 7. Understanding misattribution of responsibility; 8. Misattribution and incumbent behavior; 9. Conclusion: pathways to better representation; References; Index.
