Electoral reform and party system development in Japan and Taiwan: A comparative study

Willy Jou

doi:10.1525/as.2009.49.5.759

Electoral reform and party system development in Japan and Taiwan: A comparative study

Willy Jou

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Abstract

This article examines changes in patterns of party competition in Japan and Taiwan following the introduction of mixed parallel electoral systems. National and district level election results demonstrate the consolidation of a two-party system in both countries. Differences in the speed and extent of this development are analyzed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	759-785
Number of pages	27
Journal	Asian Survey
Volume	49
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/as.2009.49.5.759
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Disproportionality
Effective number of parties (ENP)
Electoral reform
Japan
Parallel mixed system
Taiwan
Volatility

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science

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