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Lobbying Legislature
- Journal of Political Economy
, 1999
"... WeanalyL the incentives for interest groups to lobby the legislature for favorable policy and compare two institutional frameworks, a U.S. Congress-styo legislature and a European-styn parliament. The results provide a rationale for why lobby groups are more active in the U.S. Congress. The key inst ..."
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WeanalyL the incentives for interest groups to lobby the legislature for favorable policy and compare two institutional frameworks, a U.S. Congress-styo legislature and a European-styn parliament. The results provide a rationale for why lobby groups are more active in the U.S. Congress. The key
Bargaining Across Issues in Legislatures
, 2007
"... Abstract: Suppose a legislature votes on many issues, one dimension at a time, deciding each on its merits as a one-shot decision. The result is a dimension-by-dimension median voter outcome. This paper shows that after policy is decided on a large number of dimensions in this manner (where the num ..."
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Abstract: Suppose a legislature votes on many issues, one dimension at a time, deciding each on its merits as a one-shot decision. The result is a dimension-by-dimension median voter outcome. This paper shows that after policy is decided on a large number of dimensions in this manner (where
LOBBYING LEGISLATURES
, 2000
"... We analyze informational lobbying in the context of multi-member legislatures. We show that a single decision maker and a decentralized majoritarian legislature provide widely different incentives for interest groups to acquire and transmit policy relevant information. The paper also shows a differe ..."
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We analyze informational lobbying in the context of multi-member legislatures. We show that a single decision maker and a decentralized majoritarian legislature provide widely different incentives for interest groups to acquire and transmit policy relevant information. The paper also shows a
Timing of Contributions in State Legislatures
"... Campaign finance is a topic of contemporary importance in the American political system. Many citizens feel they have no voice in a political system controlled by special interests with deep pockets. Senator John McCain in the 2000 presidential primary season placed campaign finance reform as the ce ..."
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as the primary spokesperson for campaign finance reform and has been the key actor in the recent passage of campaign finance reform with its centerpiece of banning soft money. Campaign finance is a topic of interest to many political researchers. The literature covers a wide spectrum of issues. However
Entry Barriers for Women in State Legislatures
"... Historically, men have been elected to political offices at far higher rates than women. This pattern has begun to erode, but female representation in legislative bodies still remains far below their proportion of the population. The question addressed here is "why do women hold elective office ..."
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's positions on issues which are important to the electorate, occupation, and other opportunity costs. The influence of entry barriers on the proportion of women in state legislatures in 1992 and again in 1997 is explored in a cross-section analysis within an OLS framework.
120TH LEGISLATURE SECOND REGULAR SESSION
"... Final Report of the COMMISSION ON FATHERHOOD ISSUES ..."
The Influence of Party: Evidence from the State Legislatures
- American Political Science Review
, 2002
"... American legislative studies in recent years have been occupied to a large degree with the question of the effects of political parties on the policy behavior of elected legislators, with most of the research focusing on the U.S. Congress. We undertake a comparative analysis of state legislatures fo ..."
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American legislative studies in recent years have been occupied to a large degree with the question of the effects of political parties on the policy behavior of elected legislators, with most of the research focusing on the U.S. Congress. We undertake a comparative analysis of state legislatures
Gender and Election to the State Legislatures: Then and Now
"... Abstract: Much has changed for women in American society and politics over the past several decades. The social, economic, and political roles of women and men have been transformed. Today, a record number of women hold elective office. Yet, we do not know if the factors that shape candidacy for wo ..."
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Dittmar and Janna Ferguson for research assistance. 2 Gender and Election to the State Legislatures: Then and Now Much has changed for women in American society and politics over the past several decades. The social, economic, and political roles of women and men have been transformed in dramatic ways
The eclipse of legislatures: Direct democracy in the 21st century
, 2005
"... Abstract. Demographic, political, and technological trends are fueling an unprecedented growth in direct democracy worldwide. If the trends continue, direct democracy threatens to eclipse legislatures in setting the policy agenda. This article reviews existing scientific knowledge about the initiati ..."
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Abstract. Demographic, political, and technological trends are fueling an unprecedented growth in direct democracy worldwide. If the trends continue, direct democracy threatens to eclipse legislatures in setting the policy agenda. This article reviews existing scientific knowledge about
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