This paper describes the empirical evidence on partisan politics in OECD panel studies. I
elaborate on the research designs, the measurement of government ideology and why the …

This study investigates the relationship between government ideology and technical
innovativeness of the whole country by using multinational panel data covering 110 …

Over the past decade, some of the world's most stable parliamentary democracies have
witnessed a revival in right‐wing populist political parties, movements and leaders. Although …

Russia's fear of Ukraine becoming a member of the European Union and the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization catalyzed the current conflict in Ukraine. The invasion also alarmed …

Background Do political parties matter to health? Do they affect population health either
directly or through welfare states' social policies and the eligibility, affordability and quality of …

Vaccine-hesitancy and political populism are positively associated across Europe: those
countries in which their citizens present higher populist attitudes are those that also have …

A better understanding of the determinants of public health care expenditures is key to
designing effective health policies. We integrate demand and supply-side determinants and …

Previous studies used general government data to examine whether national governments'
electoral motives and ideology influenced budget composition in OECD countries. General …

Background Public health expenditure is one of the fastest-growing spending items in EU
member states. As the population ages and wealth increases, governments allocate more …

A consensus exists that rising income levels and technological development are among key
drivers of total health spending. Determinants of public sector health expenditure, by …