Dodeigne, J. (2014). (Re-)Assessing Career Patterns in Multi-Level Systems. Insights from Wallonia in Belgium. Regional & Federal Studies, 24(2), 151-171.pdf
Multi-level systems; Career patterns; Political class; Wallonia; Belgium; Political careers
Abstract :
[en] This article proposes a new analytical framework for the study of political careers in multi-level systems. It is argued that the study of vertical movements between political arenas, which constitutes the prevalent methodological approach in the literature on political careers, should be complemented by the study of horizontal movements within political arenas. Based on a longitudinal analysis of individual political careers, the micro-approach developed in this article allows the comprehension of all territorial dynamics of political careers in multi-level systems. Based on an in-depth case study of all 419 Walloon careers in Belgium, four career patterns are identified: national careers, regional careers, multi-level careers and discrete careers. Although Belgium presents an integrated structure of opportunity, it is demonstrated that key evidences underline the prevalence of a regional and a national political class along a highly integrated political elites.
Research center :
Spiral
Disciplines :
Political science, public administration & international relations
Author, co-author :
Dodeigne, Jérémy ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de science politique > Gouvernance et société
Language :
English
Title :
(Re-)Assessing Career Patterns in Multi-Level Systems: Insights from Wallonia in Belgium
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