Electoral Politics in Pakistan: Law, Parties, and the Need for Innovation

Abbas Moosvi
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Abbas Moosvi: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

No 2021:45, PIDE Knowledge Brief from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Abstract: With three long dictatorial regimes, frequent allegations of electoral rigging, dynastic parties, and an ever-expanding state with limited class mobility, Pakistan�s political landscape has consistently failed to meet the desires of ordinary people. This paper intends to outline the pitfalls of the electoral system through a three-tiered analysis of law, party behaviour, and potential technical interventions that may reshape the incentive structures guiding contestations for political power�thus leading to enhanced levels of political representation for citizens.

Keywords: Electoral; Politics; Pakistan; Law; Parties; Innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8 pages
Date: 2021
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