Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism
| Author | : Susan C. Stokes |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 343 |
| Release | : 2013-09-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107042209 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107042208 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (208 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism by : Susan C. Stokes
Download or read book Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism written by Susan C. Stokes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism studies distributive politics: how parties and governments use material resources to win elections. The authors develop a theory that explains why loyal supporters, rather than swing voters, tend to benefit from pork-barrel politics; why poverty encourages clientelism and vote buying; and why redistribution and voter participation do not justify non-programmatic distribution.
