Economic Voting

Economic Voting examines how economic conditions influence electoral behavior and democratic outcomes. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the connection between economics and politics, shedding light on how economic factors impact voter decisions.

Chapter Overviews:

1: Economic Voting: The role of economic conditions in shaping electoral outcomes.

2: Accountability: Voters holding politicians accountable for economic performance.

3: Incumbent: Economic success and its impact on incumbents’ re-election.

4: Anti-incumbency: Economic dissatisfaction driving electoral turnover.

5: Voter Turnout: Economic conditions influencing voter participation.

6: Protest Vote: Economic discontent sparking protest votes against incumbents.

7: Valence Issue: Economic competence shaping voter perceptions.

8: Clientelism: Economic benefits fostering voter loyalty.

9: Voting Behavior: Broader voting trends driven by economic influences.

10: Political Campaign: Economic messaging shaping voter preferences.

11: Plurality Voting: How plurality voting impacts economic policies.

12: Pork Barrel: Pork-barrel politics' effects on local elections.

13: Regionalism: Regional economic disparities influencing electoral dynamics.

14: Elections in Ghana: Economic issues shaping Ghana's democratic elections.

15: The Keys to the White House: Forecasting U.S. presidential elections using economic indicators.

16: Political Forecasting: Predicting elections through economic forecasting.

17: Federalism in India: The role of federal policies in Indian elections.

18: Value-added Taxation in India: Taxation policies affecting voter behavior.

19: Discursive Dominance: Economic narratives shaping electoral discourse.

20: Nicola McEwen: Contributions to economic voting and political behavior studies.

21: Democratization in Senegal: Economic factors influencing Senegal's political development.

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the influence of economic forces on electoral behavior, particularly students, professionals, and political enthusiasts. “Economic Voting” delivers critical insights into the role of economics in shaping democracy.