Article

Federalism and Political Competition in Emerging Democracies

Author: Jonathan L. Marshfield (New York University)

Abstract

The Article focuses on the relation between federalism and political competition in emerging democracies across the world. It further aims to develop a theory of political competition in federal system based on formal game theory model by Roger B. Myerson. It concludes by applying the model to post-apartheid South African political system, controlled by a single political party.

Keywords: Federal government, New democracies, Apartheid, Political competition, Political party organization, Roger B. Myerson, 1951-

How to Cite: Marshfield, J. (2011) “Federalism and Political Competition in Emerging Democracies”, Washington University Global Studies Law Review. 10(2).