Why programmatic parties reduce criminal violence: Theory and evidence from Brazil

Extensive research suggests that electoral competition and power alternations increase violence in weakly institutionalized democracies. Yet, little is known about how political parties affect violence and security. We theorize that the type of party strengthened in elections shapes security outcome...

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Main Authors: Camilo Nieto-Matiz, Natán Skigin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-02-01
Series:Research & Politics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20531680231155615
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