Why could political incentives be different during election times?

Leonardo Martinez

Economic Quarterly, 2009, vol. 95, issue Sum, 315-334

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Business; cycles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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