Electoral Politics in Crisis After the Great Recession: Change, Fluctuations and Stability in Iceland

The book explores how politics in Iceland have been transformed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on whether the short-term shock caused by the Great Recession has permanently changed politics, political behavior, and the Icelandic party system. It also examines whether the Iceland experience is reflective of broader patterns found in other Western democracies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the profound impact of the 2008 financial crisis on politics in Iceland, seeking to ascertain whether the short-term shock resulting from the Great Recession has left a lasting and transformative imprint on the country's political landscape, behavior, and party system. Central to its inquiry is the question of whether the crisis's sudden onset has resulted in permanent changes or if its effects were primarily transient. This exploration holds significant relevance within the broader realm of political science, as it examines the circumstances under which abrupt shocks can lead to enduring transformations in a political system. By contextualizing the post-crisis Icelandic case both temporally and comparatively, the book aims to assess the extent to which the Icelandic experience mirrors broader patterns observed in other Western democracies, particularly those countries that also faced significant economic challenges during the Great Recession (such as Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and Italy).

This book holds immense value for scholars and students engaged in the study of Nordic politics, Icelandic politics, society, electoral studies, political parties and party systems, representative democracy, political behavior, and various branches of European and comparative politics. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been generously made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138349384