1st Edition

Government Formation and Minister Turnover in Presidential Cabinets Comparative Analysis in the Americas

258 Pages

by Routledge

258 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

258 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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Portfolio allocation in presidential systems is a central tool that presidents use to deal with changes in the political and economic environment. Yet, we still have much to learn about the process through which ministers are selected and the reasons why they are replaced in presidential systems. This book offers the most comprehensive, cross-national analysis of portfolio allocation in the... Read more

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