Political Cycles and the Macroeconomy

by Alberto Alesina, Gerald D. Cohen, Nouriel Roubini

The relationship between political and economic cycles is one of the most widely studied topics in political economics. This book examines how electoral laws, the timing of elections, the ideological orientation of governments, and the nature of competition between political parties influence unemployment, economic growth, inflation, and monetary and fiscal policy. The book presents both a thorough overview of the theoretical literature and a vast...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262510944
• ISBN13: 9780262510943
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher