Italian Government Instability - (De Gruyter Disruptions) by Marco Improta (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This book investigates why government instability is particularly evident in Italy compared to other European political systems.
- About the Author: Marco Improta is a postdoctoral researcher in political science at the Department of Social, Political, and Cognitive Sciences of the University of Siena.
- 113 Pages
- Political Science, Public Policy
- Series Name: de Gruyter Disruptions
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About the Book
This book examines the historical, institutional, and social roots of instability in Italy and analyses why Italian government instability is particularly evident in comparison with other European political systems. It provides valuable insights intBook Synopsis
This book investigates why government instability is particularly evident in Italy compared to other European political systems. It focuses on three main dimensions. Firstly, it examines the historical, institutional, and social roots of instability by providing insights into the sources of instability, from the country's constitutional architecture to the lack of social and political cohesion produced by a difficult unification process. Secondly, leveraging an original multilevel dataset, the book performs an in-depth analysis of the nexus between instability and policymaking accountability, and a quantitative empirical analysis to identify factors increasing the risk of cabinet termination. Finally, the book provides scholars and pundits with empirically-based policy recommendations on how to solve the instability issue.
About the Author
Marco Improta is a postdoctoral researcher in political science at the Department of Social, Political, and Cognitive Sciences of the University of Siena. His research interests include governments in a comparative perspective, coalition governance, political representation, and technocracy.