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Determinants of the increase in the number of interest groups in western democracies: Theoretical considerations and evidence from 21 OECD countries

Authors list: Bischoff, I

Publication year: 2003

Pages: 197-218

Journal: Public Choice

Volume number: 114

Issue number: 1-2

ISSN: 0048-5829

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020838017459

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:
Mancur Olson's theory of institutional sclerosis is based on the notion that the number of interest groups within a country increases with the duration of its political stability. The following paper argues that the increase in the number of interest groups over time could also be a concomitant of economic development. Theoretically, both explanations prove tenable. An empirical cross-sectional regression analysis using data from 21 OECD countries finds no evidence for a significant impact of the duration of political stability on the number of interest groups. A significantly positive effect is, however, reported for the degree of economic development.

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Harvard Citation style: Bischoff, I. (2003) Determinants of the increase in the number of interest groups in western democracies: Theoretical considerations and evidence from 21 OECD countries, Public Choice, 114(1-2), pp. 197-218. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020838017459

APA Citation style: Bischoff, I. (2003). Determinants of the increase in the number of interest groups in western democracies: Theoretical considerations and evidence from 21 OECD countries. Public Choice. 114(1-2), 197-218. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020838017459

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