ELECTION TIMING
ALASTAIR SMITH
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ELECTION TIMING
Published
2004
Publisher
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
Pages
259
ISBN-10
0521833639
Description
"Endogenous election timing allows leaders to schedule elections "when the time is right." Alastair Smith proposes and tests an informational theory of endogenous election timing that explains when leaders call for elections and the consequences of their decisions. In particular, he argues that, if all else is equal, leaders announce elections when they anticipate a decline in their future performance. As a consequence, an early election signals a leader's lack of confidence in future outcomes. The earlier that an election occurs relative to expectations, the stronger the signal of demise. Using data on British Parliaments since 1945, the author tests hypotheses related to the timing of elections, electoral support, and subsequent economic performance. Leaders who call elections early (relative to expectations) experience a decline in their popular support relative to preannouncement levels, have shorter campaigns, and experience worse postelectoral performance."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in ELECTION TIMING?
This edition of ELECTION TIMING has approximately 259 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read ELECTION TIMING?
For most readers, ELECTION TIMING typically takes between 5h 24m and 3h 36m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of ELECTION TIMING?
The estimated word count for ELECTION TIMING is approximately 64,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of ELECTION TIMING?
ELECTION TIMING was written by ALASTAIR SMITH.
When was ELECTION TIMING published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.