Introduction of the Election Cycle Model: The Case of the Czech Republic 2006–2007
Roč.9,č.2–3(2007)
Methodologically, we will approach the topic by introducing the Election Cycle Model. This is a heuristic model which examines elections, campaigning and governing as mutually influenced processes. We are aware that the model was tailor-made for the 2006 Czech Elections but it still offers a very solid framework for further analysis of party behaviour.
Czech Republic; ČSSD; Election Cycle Model; Elections; ODS; Political communication; Professionalization;
Otto Eibl
Anna Matušková
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