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Edited by Thomas Bräuninger, Professor of Political Economy and Marc Debus, Professor of Comparative Government, Department of Political Science, University of Mannheim, Germany<i>‘The </i>Handbook on Coalition Politics<i> offers a treasure trove of wisdom on different types of coalition and, in particular, the theories developed to understand them, with the contributions being written by the “Who’s who?” in coalition research.’</i>
- Wolfgang C. Müller, University of Vienna, Austria,
<i>‘Offering a detailed overview of advances in coalition theory and research, this edited volume scrutinizes the “coalition life cycle” from government formation to termination. Featuring contributions by leading scholars in the field, it is an essential read for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of coalition politics beyond just parliamentary systems.’</i>
- Daniela Giannetti, University of Bologna, Italy,
<i>‘This volume brilliantly synthesizes the entire coalition lifecycle, integrates cutting-edge computational methods with game theory, and explores intra-party dynamics with unprecedented depth. A must-read for anyone seeking a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of coalition politics.’</i>
- Margit Tavits, Washington University in St Louis, USA,
Leading experts discuss the coalition life cycle, analysing how political parties negotiate to form coalitions, divide responsibilities and spoils of office, govern together and then eventually face decisions about ending their partnership. Chapters investigate empirical findings and case studies from diverse political systems across Europe, and assess the role of coalitions in parliamentary, presidential and semi-presidential systems. They highlight the ways in which methodological innovations including text analysis, agent-based modelling and new statistical techniques have transformed our understanding of coalition politics. Ultimately, the Handbook sheds light on how coalitions are managed in a fragmented political landscape where ideological differences and the rise of populist parties make governing together increasingly complex.
Scholars and students of comparative political science, public policy, European and international politics and legislative studies will greatly benefit from this illuminating Handbook. Combining academic theory with real-world practice, it is also a crucial resource for practitioners and policymakers working in regulation and governance, public administration and leadership.