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Preferences Regarding the Vertical Distribution of Authority in Brazil: On Measurement and Determinants

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Author(s):
Arretche, Marta [1] ; Schlegel, Rogerio [2] ; Ferrari, Diogo [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: PUBLIUS-THE JOURNAL OF FEDERALISM; v. 46, n. 1, p. 77-102, WIN 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

This article examines individual preferences toward the vertical distribution of authority in Brazil by means of a representative national survey. We propose an original methodology to tackle two challenges the current literature faces: the effects of multipolarity over voters'preferences and the conflation of two concepts-{''}wishes for change'' and ``preferences over the architecture of the state-both concerning attitudes toward the vertical distribution of authority. We test various theories concerning the importance of territorial identity, socio-demographic factors, and geography of income in determining individual preferences regarding vertical distribution of authority. We find that in Brazil territorial identity does not play a role in determining preferences, whereas socioeconomic status and within-regions inequality do matter, suggesting that Brazil is a type of federation where a dual identity (belonging to one's region and the national state) prevails as well as within-and cross-region inequality. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/07616-7 - CEM - Center for Metropolitan Studies
Grantee:Eduardo Cesar Leão Marques
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC