Does opportunism pay off?

被引：47

作者：

Veiga, Linda G. ^{[1
]}

Jose Veiga, Francisco ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Minho, Escola Econ & Gestao, P-4710057 Braga, Portugal

来源：

ECONOMICS LETTERS | 2007年 / 96卷 / 02期

关键词：

voting functions; opportunism; local governments; elections; Portugal;

D O I：

10.1016/j.econlet.2006.12.026

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

In Portugal, increases in investment expenditures and changes in the composition of spending favouring highly visible items are associated with higher vote percentages for incumbent mayors seeking re-election. The political payoff to opportunistic spending increased after democracy became well-established in the country. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：177 / 182

页数：6

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