Italian Government Instability : Roots, Drivers, and Remedies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Improta, Marco.

Series:

De Gruyter Disruptions Series

De Gruyter Disruptions Series ; v.5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political stability.

Electoral coalitions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the persistent government instability in Italy, exploring its historical roots, contributing factors, and potential remedies. It analyzes the impact of Italy's proportional electoral system, fragmented party dynamics, and institutional design on cabinet turnovers and coalition governance. The author places Italy’s situation in a comparative context, drawing parallels with other democracies facing similar challenges. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, including survival analysis and document review, the book evaluates the political consequences of instability on policymaking and democratic quality. Intended for scholars, policymakers, and readers interested in political science and governance, it provides insights into institutional reforms and strategies to improve stability. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Rationale, objectives, and strategies

Chapter 2 A past still present: At the roots of government instability

Chapter 3 Italy in a longitudinal and comparative perspective

Chapter 4 Who did what? Government instability and policymaking accountability

Chapter 5 Explanatory drivers: Between party conflicts and general vulnerability

Chapter 6 How to solve instability? Institutional remedies and policy recommendations

Conclusion

References

Appendix: Data codebook

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-11-132972-0

OCLC:

1517577776