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American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Why and when do cities vote for the left? The emergence of the urban–rural divide in the United States in the 1930s is inconsistent with canonical theories of cleavages. This paper introduces an explanation: agglomeration effects. The provision of government services is more efficient in urban environments because of nonrivalries, economies of
Theo Serlin
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A different appetite for sovereignty? Independence movements in subnational island jurisdictions [PDF]
, 2012 Local autonomy in a subnational jurisdiction is more likely to be gained, secured or enhanced where there are palpable movements or political parties agitating for independence in these smaller territories.
Anckar D. +27 more
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American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Existing literature posits that attitudes toward immigration are shaped by the impact of migrants on native workers' wages and employment, as well as by various other material, cultural, and social concerns. However, empirically disentangling these influences can be challenging.
Lena Maria Schaffer, Gabriele Spilker
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L’indépendance de la Catalogne, un débat européen d’abord politique
L'Espace Politique, 2013 Although Catalonia’s institutional future remains uncertain without any agreement between the Spanish central and Catalan governments comparable to the one firmed by David Cameron and Alex Salmond for a self-determination referendum on September, 2014 ...
Cyril Trépier
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British Journal of Industrial Relations, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The debate on whether national industrial relations (IR) are experiencing convergence is a long‐standing one. Recently, scholars argue that we are witnessing a neoliberal convergence of national IR, understood as an increase in employers’ discretion.
Vincenzo Maccarrone
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Should Catalonia hold an independence referendum? Four responses from EUROPP contributors [PDF]
, 2014 A demonstration in support of Catalan independence from Spain was held on 11 September to coincide with the National Day of Catalonia. With no agreement between the Catalan and Spanish governments over whether a proposed referendum on independence should
Costa-i-Font, Joan +3 more
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Revista Catalana de Dret Públic, 2017 This article analyses the debates on whether the Scottish Parliament could unilaterally legislate for an independence referendum leading up to the 2014 vote, setting out first the relevant legal framework, and then highlighting the different positions ...
Elisenda Casañas Adam
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Infrastructure expansion, tourism and electoral outcomes
Economica, EarlyView.Abstract This paper examines the electoral impact of economic growth through increased foreign tourism using data from Croatia. To identify causal effects, the paper applies an instrumental variable strategy, which uses variation in the ruggedness of the local terrain to estimate the network of least‐cost paths.
Adrian Mehic
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An increase in those in Catalonia with an exclusive Catalan identity has strengthened claims for secession from Spain [PDF]
, 2014 The Spanish and Catalan governments have been engaged in a dispute over a proposal to hold a referendum on Catalonia’s independence from Spain on 9 November. Luis Moreno writes on the social attitudes underpinning the debate in Catalonia.
Moreno, Luis
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The Scottish Referendum 2014: the Political Process Before and After the “No” Vote’ [PDF]
Janus.net, 2015 On 18 September 2014, Scottish voters narrowly rejected political independence, losing 44.7% to 55.3%. Yet during more than 16 weeks, two opposing campaigns – Yes Scotland versus Better Together – strove to convince Scotland that political independence ...
Sandrina Ferreira Antunes
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