Democratization, Economics, and Party Competition in Post-Communist Albania

9612749 Pacek该奖项由探索性研究机制的小额赠款支持。这个项目调查了后共产主义阿尔巴尼亚经济改革和政党成功之间的关系。从以前的专制、共产主义国家向民主、自由市场国家的转变相当动荡。这项研究收集了定于1996年5月26日阿尔巴尼亚选举前后阿尔巴尼亚的区域经济、人口和政治数据。与其他前共产主义国家相比，阿尔巴尼亚的选举似乎与最近选民转向前共产主义政党的选举趋势背道而驰。这项研究将大大增进我们对前共产主义国家持续支持民主体制的因素的理解。* * *

9612749 Pacek This award is supported through the Small Grants for Exploratory Research mechanism. This project investigates the relationship between economic reforms and political party success in post-communist Albania. The transition of formerly authoritarian, communist nations into democratic free-market nations has been quite tumultuous. This study collects regional economic, demographic, and political data in Albania surrounding the Albanian elections scheduled for May 26, 1996. Contrasted with other former communist countries, the Albanian election appears to go against the recent electoral trend of the electorate shifting support to former communist parties. The study will considerably enhance our understanding of the factors contributing to continuous support for democratic institutions in formerly communist nations. ***