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Political Institutions and Policy Outcomes: What Are the Stylized Facts? [PDF]
, 2001 We investigate the effect of electoral rules and political regimes on fiscal policy outcomes in a panel of 61 democracies from 1960 and onwards. In presidential regimes, the size of government is smaller and less responsive to income shocks, compared to ...
Persson, Torsten, Tabellini, Guido
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Induced abortion in the world: 3. In search of a minimum common ground
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract The rising worldwide trend toward legalization of termination of pregnancy has been accompanied by increased polarization around abortion. Two opposite broad coalitions emerged from this confrontation, generally known as the “pro‐life” and “pro‐choice” movements. The basic issue for pro‐life advocates is that the protection of “innocent, human
Giuseppe Benagiano +4 more
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The 2004 Elections in Northern Ghana
, 2005 A study of the presidential and parliamentary elections of 2004 in Ghana, focusing on the particular issues that led to the three Norethern Regions defying the nnational trend and voting for the opposition NDC.
Kelly, Bob
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Parliament membership during the single-party system in Turkey (1925-1945) [PDF]
, 2005 The official legitimization of the single-party regime in Turkey lay with Parliament, which, as a representative of the people, controlled the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. However, the parliamentary period after 1925 was highlighted by a
Kocak, Cemil, Koçak, Cemil
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Journal of Addictions &Offender Counseling, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study analyzed whether religious or spiritual affiliation and therapy enrollment protect against symptoms meeting Major Depressive Disorder criteria beyond demographic, Internet addiction, and described therapy enrollment. Findings illustrated one risk factor and one protective factor associated with experiencing symptoms that meet Major ...
Lindsay A. Lundeen, John R. McCall
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Parliamentary Election Cycles and the Turkish Banking Sector [PDF]
This paper analyzes the effects of parliamentary election cycles on the Turkish banking system. Using annual bank-level data representing all banks in Turkey during 1963–2005, we present evidence of meaningful differences in the structure of bank assets,
Christopher Baum +2 more
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What factors will motivate voters in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections? [PDF]
, 2016 In the run up to May’s crucial Scottish Parliamentary Elections, Jim Gallagher previews the contest and what factors may motivate ...
Gallagher, Jim
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JCPP Advances, EarlyView.Abstract Background It is well‐established that children living in care are at far greater risk of mental health difficulties than their peers. This includes common and trauma‐specific mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Eva A. Sprecher +12 more
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Indonesia’s 2014 national elections: a quick guide [PDF]
Introduction: On 9 April, Indonesians will vote in legislative elections at the national, provincial, and district levels. There are 12 parties contesting the national parliamentary elections.
Cameron Hill
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