Municipal amalgamation reforms have been advocated as ways to improve efficiency,
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In recent years, the study of political participation has benefited from growing attention to the
study of social networks. Historically, most explanations for political participation have …

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Scholars and policymakers have highlighted institutions that enable community participation
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making his case…. Bartels shows that social issues do not create as strong a headwind …

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encourage enhanced levels of social and community engagement (ie, social capital) …

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that voluntary associations will cultivate special skills and virtues. Gathering together many …

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What effect, if any, does the extent of economic inequality in a country have upon the
political engagement of its citizens? This study examines this question using data from …