Renwick, AJ;
(2017)
Electoral System Change.
In: Herron, ES and Pekkanen, RJ and Shugart, MS, (eds.)
The Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems.
Oxford University Press
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Abstract
Most research into electoral systems focuses on their effects. Only recently has a significant literature emerged examining how they are chosen. This chapter explores four core issues in that literature. First, it considers what is meant by “electoral system change.” This can refer to changes of any scale to any electoral rules in any context, but typically—including here—a narrower definition is used. Second, the chapter investigates what electoral system changes happen. It considers the frequency of reforms and patterns in those reforms. Third, it examines the determinants of electoral system change. Most studies focus on the microfoundations of reform. Others highlight the systemic level. Both perspectives are needed to develop a complete picture. Finally, the chapter gauges the effects of electoral system change and assesses why such changes, notwithstanding important effects, often fail to deliver on their promoters’ expectations.
| Type: | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Title: | Electoral System Change |
| ISBN-13: | 9780190258658 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190258658.013.5 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190258658.0... |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | electoral reform, electoral system change, first past the post, interparty, intraparty, personalization, proportional representation |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Dept of Political Science |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10040167 |
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