Conditioning Factors for Re-election and Incumbency Advantage after a Natural Disaster: Evidence from a Large-scale Earthquake

• Published in: The Journal of development studies Vol. 57; no. 10; pp. 1575 - 1592
• Main Authors: Acuña-Duarte, Andrés A., Salazar, César A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 03.10.2021

Since the public assessment of political leadership is more evident during crisis events, natural disasters have become a plausible explanation for electoral outcomes and public support. This imposes a prominent challenge for developing countries, which are less prepared to deal with catastrophes. T...