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I will survive: regional chief executives (governors) and the principal-agent paradigm after the abolition of gubernatorial elections in Russia

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This article applies the principal-agent paradigm to explain the survival factors for Russian regional governors between the abolition of gubernatorial elections in Russia, in 2005, and the reinstatement of elections in 2012. By introducing a model derived from the principal-agent paradigm, the article argues that the governors’ support for the dominant party was a key survival factor. The analyses reveal the gradual replacement of experienced political leaders with loyal bureaucrats. The Kremlin has thus, prepared a team of loyal players who can run their regions in full accordance with Kremlin policy even after the reinstatement of elections.

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  • Vitalii Gorokhov, 2017. "I will survive: regional chief executives (governors) and the principal-agent paradigm after the abolition of gubernatorial elections in Russia," Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(1), pages 103-115, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdebxx:v:25:y:2017:i:1:p:103-115
    DOI: 10.1080/0965156X.2017.1346054
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