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Elections and macroeconomic outcomes in Ireland, 1948-91 |
Annett, Anthony M.
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This paper tests the main politico-economic theories of the relationships between
elections and macroeconomic outcomes using Irish data over the period 1948-91. The results suggest that Fianna Fail governments have been more expansionary than Fine Gael-led alternatives, that is they have been more concerned with output and unemployment rather than inflation. It is also tentatively suggested that lower unemployment acts as a signal for the incumbent to call an election. It is also found that minority governments tend to be more shortlived than majorities.
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Keyword(s):
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Elections; Macroeconomic policy; Ireland; Economic growth |
Publication Date:
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1993 |
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Journal article |
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Peer-Reviewed:
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Unknown |
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Language(s):
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English |
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Institution:
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Trinity College Dublin |
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Citation(s):
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Annett, Anthony M. 'Elections and macroeconomic outcomes in Ireland, 1948-91'. - Economic & Social Review, Vol. 25, No. 1, October, 1993, pp. 21-47, Dublin: Economic & Social Research Institute |
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Publisher(s):
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Economic & Social Studies |
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First Indexed:
2014-05-13 05:34:50 Last Updated:
2018-08-12 06:14:40 |
