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Replication Data for Measuring Closeness in Proportional Representation Systems |
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doi:10.7910/DVN/FBZMWN |
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Harvard Dataverse |
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Date of Distribution: |
2023-06-20 |
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Luechinger, Simon; Schelker, Mark; Schmid, Lukas, 2023, "Replication Data for Measuring Closeness in Proportional Representation Systems", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FBZMWN, Harvard Dataverse, V1 |
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Title: |
Replication Data for Measuring Closeness in Proportional Representation Systems |
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Identification Number: |
doi:10.7910/DVN/FBZMWN |
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Authoring Entity: |
Luechinger, Simon (University of Lucerne) |
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Schelker, Mark (University of Fribourg) |
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Schmid, Lukas (University of Lucerne) |
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<i>Political Analysis</i> |
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Harvard Dataverse |
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Schelker, Mark |
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Depositor: |
Schelker, Mark |
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Date of Deposit: |
2023-06-05 |
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Holdings Information: |
https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FBZMWN |
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Social Sciences, Proportional representation systems, Regression discontinuity design, Assignment variable, Electoral competitiveness |
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Abstract: |
We provide closed-form solutions for measuring electoral closeness of candidates in proportional representation systems. In contrast to plurality systems, closeness in proportional representation systems cannot be directly inferred from votes. Our measure captures electoral closeness for both open- and closed-list systems and for both main families of seat allocation mechanisms. This unified measure quantifies the vote surplus (shortfall) for elected (non-elected) candidates. It can serve as an assignment variable in regression discontinuity designs or as a measure of electoral competitiveness. For illustration, we estimate the incumbency advantage for the parliaments in Switzerland, Honduras, and Norway. |
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Forthcoming, Political Analysis |
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replication package.zip |
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application/zip |