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Independent electoral management bodies and international election observer missions: any impact on the observed level of democracy? A conceptual framework

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  • Anne Aaken, 2009. "Independent electoral management bodies and international election observer missions: any impact on the observed level of democracy? A conceptual framework," Constitutional Political Economy, Springer, vol. 20(3), pages 296-322, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:copoec:v:20:y:2009:i:3:p:296-322
    DOI: 10.1007/s10602-008-9070-4
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    Keywords

    Independent administrative agencies; Electoral commission; Democracy; International election observation; Positive political theory; K0; K3; H1; H7;
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    JEL classification:

    • K0 - Law and Economics - - General
    • K3 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law
    • H1 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government
    • H7 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations

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