Electoral reform and the evolution of informal norms in Japan
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Some of the broader literature on the study of mixed-member electoral systems is discussed and the significance of informal norms is explained. The development and logic behind Costa Rica arrangements for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan are examined, and the dynamics and consequences of these arrangements since the electoral system was adopted in 1994 are analyzed using campaign expenditure data and information from case studies.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2006
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Does party alliance have a decisive effect on gubernatorial elections in Japan?
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The effect of party alliance and social networks on the gubernatorial elections in Japan is examined, which indicated that coalitions parties backing a candidate does not form determinant factor for party victory. It is suggested that the voter's choices of candidate may not always match the choice of political party.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2003
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The dispatch of Japan's self-defense forces to Iraq: public opinion, elections, and foreign policy
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The public opinion of the Japanese against the Iraq war and the reasons for it not being enough to topple the Japanese LDP-Komeito government is discussed.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2007
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