Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5062411 | Economics Letters | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Linda G. Veiga, Francisco José Veiga,