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Title: | Far-Left Populists in Power: The Legacy of Podemos on Spanish Local Governments |
Author: | Llurda Marí, Roger |
Director/Tutor: | Solé Ollé, Albert |
Keywords: | Polarització (Ciències socials) Partits polítics Economia Treballs de fi de màster Polarization (Social sciences) Political parties Economics Master's thesis |
Issue Date: | 2024 |
Abstract: | This paper investigates the impact of the far-left Spanish party Podemos on municipal governance, focusing on budgetary, economic, and social outcomes. Emerging from the 15-M Movement's protests against corruption and the economic crisis, Podemos disrupted Spain's traditional bipartisan system. Using a Regression Discontinuity Design based on the 5% electoral threshold for municipal representation, this study reveals that Podemos had limited effects on municipal budgets, and on socio-economic indicators. However, Podemos' presence was associated with increased political polarization, evidenced by higher vote shares for far-right parties in subsequent elections. This research enhances understanding of the consequences of political fragmentation on governance and social cohesion in Spain. |
Note: | Treballs Finals del Màster d'Economia, Facultat d'Economia i Empresa, Universitat de Barcelona. Curs: 2023-2024, Tutor: Albert Solé-Ollé |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2445/214801 |
Appears in Collections: | Màster Oficial - Economia |
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