Abstract
This thesis studies, how, when and why established political parties imitate new political parties. It examines new party effects on both the policy positions of established parties and the attention established political parties spend on issues. It examines this effect in both the electoral and parliamentary arena. This study focuses on a single country, the Netherlands.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 31-Oct-2012 |
Place of Publication | [Leiden] |
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Print ISBNs | 978-94-6203285-9 |
Publication status | Published - 31-Oct-2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- political parties
- new political parties
- electoral arena
- parliamentary arena
- Dutch politics