Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5062705 | Economics Letters | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Using employment data for Portuguese municipalities, we find strong evidence of political business cycles. Employment increases shortly before elections mainly in municipalities where the mayor's party has a majority of deputies in the municipal assembly and where she is running for reelection.
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Authors
César Coelho, Francisco José Veiga, Linda G. Veiga,