Description
Book SynopsisBased on statistical analyses and case studies, this book seeks to uncover how electoral rules are decided within the Russian Federation, and by whom. Aiming to enhance our understanding of electoral system choice, it investigates the origins of the legislative electoral systems in the different regions of the Russian Federation.
Trade ReviewTightly argued... Moraski's study is one of the first to tackle head-on the "endogeneity problem" in research on electoral institutions. He constructs ingenious measures to test many of the key factors that political scientists hypothesize as influencing institutional choices.
* Perspectives on Politics *
An interesting and well-conceived book... combines sophisticated quantitative analysis with a focused comparison of four Russian regions and concludes with implications for current developments in Russia.
* SLAVIC REVIEW *
A rich and stimulating book. An exemplary study... intriguing throughout.
* SLAVONIC AND EAST EUROPEAN REVIEW *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
List of Tables
Preface
1—The Rules of the Game
2—Beyond Self-Interest
3—The Power to Choose
4—Discerning Trees in the Forest
5—Midwives and Gravediggers
6—Eroding Federalism
Appendix A—Chronology of Key Political Events, 1989-2001
Appendix B—Classifying Legislative Insiders and Outsiders
Notes
Bibliography
Index
