Assessing electoral coordination: A quasi-experimental design of changes in district magnitude over time
Ignacio Lago,
Ferran Martínez i Coma
Abstract:This paper examines the impact of district magnitude, defined as the number of representatives elected per district, on the number of political parties. Conventional wisdom, supported by cross-national and within-country studies, indicates a positive and curvilinear relationship between district magnitude and the number of parties, with diminishing returns in larger-magnitude districts. However, this relationship is complicated by the increasing regionalization of party systems and the distinct socio-economic … Show more
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