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Economic Quarterly

Summer 2009

Why Could Political Incentives Be Different During Election Times?

Leonardo Martinez

Our Research Focus: Economic Growth and Business Cycles

Why could political incentives be different during election times? This article provides answers to this question using a career-concern model of political cycles. The analysis in the article is also relevant to understanding other agency relationships in which an important part of compensation is decided on infrequently.

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