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Voter turnout, inflation, and the politics of macroeconomic policy: an empirical essay

Year: 2006

Type: dissertation

Abstract: This thesis tests some hypotheses regarding the impact of voter\nturnout on inflation on the assumption that macroeconomic policies\ndepend on voters’ and politicians’ preferences. The work’s empirical\nbasis includes data from 111 nations from the developing world, covering\nthe period from 1978 to 2000. Its main finding indicates that increases in\nvoter turnout co-vary with higher inflation rates, all else held constant.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Author: Otávio Campos

Language: English

Topic: Monetary Policy and Economic Impact

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W200215665

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