Mafia in the ballot box

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We study the impact of organized crime on electoral results, analyzing in detail the national parliamentary elections in Sicily for the period 1946-1992. We document the significant support given by the Sicilian mafia to the Christian Democratic Party when the electoral competition by the Communist Party strengthened. We also provide suggestive evidence that, in exchange for its electoral support, the mafia obtained economic advantages in the construction sector.

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Authors/Creators:	De Feo, Giuseppe De Luca, Giacomo Davide https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5376-9663
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Dates:	Accepted: 1 November 2016 Published: 3 August 2017
Institution:	The University of York
Academic Units:	The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Economics and Related Studies (York)
Depositing User:	Pure (York)
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2016 12:44
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2024 00:14
Published Version:	https://doi.org/10.1257/pol.20150551
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1257/pol.20150551
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