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The effects of malapportionment on economic development
1Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States of America.
Plos One
|December 1, 2021
Summary
Malapportionment, or unequal legislative representation, can hinder development. Increased representation in India correlated with higher development, suggesting political accountability drives economic growth.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Development Economics
- Public Policy
Background:
- Malapportionment, the unequal distribution of legislative representation, raises concerns about equitable development.
- Understanding the link between political structures and economic outcomes is crucial for policy-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether malapportionment affects national development.
- To assess the welfare costs associated with unequal representation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from India to analyze the relationship between legislative representation and development.
- Employed night lights as a proxy for economic development.
Main Results:
- A 10% increase in representation was associated with a 0.6% rise in night lights (development).
- Reapportionment, or equalizing representation, diminished this development effect.
- The impact of representation on development was stronger in districts with greater accountability mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Unequal representation can lead to disparities in development.
- Political representation and accountability are significant drivers of development.
- Policy interventions aimed at equalizing representation may influence development trajectories.
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