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The Efficiency Of Institutions: Political Determinants Of Oil Consumption In Democracies, John S. Duffield, Charles R. Hankla
The Efficiency Of Institutions: Political Determinants Of Oil Consumption In Democracies, John S. Duffield, Charles R. Hankla
Political Science Faculty Publications
Oil consumption has varied significantly among democracies, but scholars have not systematically studied the political determinants of this variation. We examine the effects of political institutions on a democratic country’s propensity to consume oil. We argue that, other things being equal, more centralized national political institutions facilitate the adoption of policies that lower oil intensity. Our primary focus is on the impact of veto players, but we also consider electoral systems, party organization, and legislative-executive relations separately. We evaluate our hypotheses with a TSCS analysis of all democracies since the first oil shock in 1973 (contingent on data availability), and …
Taking Stock Of Eu Energy Policy, Vicki Birchfield, John S. Duffield
Taking Stock Of Eu Energy Policy, Vicki Birchfield, John S. Duffield
Political Science Faculty Publications
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Germany And Eu Energy Policy: Conflicted Champion Of Integration?, John S. Duffield, Kirsten Westphal
Germany And Eu Energy Policy: Conflicted Champion Of Integration?, John S. Duffield, Kirsten Westphal
Political Science Faculty Publications
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The Upheaval In Eu Energy Policy, John S. Duffield, Vicki Birchfield
The Upheaval In Eu Energy Policy, John S. Duffield, Vicki Birchfield
Political Science Faculty Publications
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Japan’S New Basic Energy Plan, John S. Duffield, Brian Woodall
Japan’S New Basic Energy Plan, John S. Duffield, Brian Woodall
Political Science Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.