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Economics

Welfare State Expansion and Electoral Cycles

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Empirical studies show that governments often increase social spending (like pensions or healthcare) in the year before an election, and this increase is larger when the incumbent has a narrow lead or faces high voter uncertainty.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder why social programs suddenly get more generous just before an election? It might not be pure generosity—it could be a calculated move to win votes.