The relationship between participation in revolt and individuals’ economic conditions is among the most debated in political science. While conventional economic theory suggests that those who face th
Aggregate data at the level of the FRG about party preferences and the economic situation, in monthly intervals for the years 1949 to 1974. Topics: Proportion of votes of the most important parties;
We develop a model of political competition with endogenous turnout and endogenous platforms. Parties face a trade-off between maximizing their base and getting their supporters out to vote. We study