A new measure for selectorate’s theory central concept, winning coalition size, isdeveloped using indicators developed by the V-Dem project (Coppedge et al., 2021). Todemonstrate the measure’s efficacy, we examine its ability to account for governmentprovision of public and private goods, a...

Guided by a theory governance known as slectrorate theory (Bueno de Mesquita et al,2003), we examine how governance structures within publicly traded companies affects corporate performance, the ease with which corporate executives lose their jobs for poor performance, and the incentives of...