KEEPING TABS ON PARTNERS the Logic of Delegation in Coalition在联盟中的代表团的逻辑.pptVIP

Keeping tabs on partnersThe logic of delegation in Coalition GovernmentsMichael F. Thies Governments require delegation: PARLIAMENT GOVERNMENT In multiparty coalitions, parties don’t enjoy full control over ministers from other parties Governments and delegation Governments require delegation: PARLIAMENT GOVERNMENT In multiparty coalitions, parties don’t enjoy full control over ministers from other parties. Multiparty governments face greater delegation problems than single-party government for at least 2 reasons Divergence of preferences Difficulty of sanctions