“Playing Defense” to Keep Public Services Off the Agenda: Evidence From Water in Mexico City
Published online on March 26, 2026
Abstract
Comparative Political Studies, Ahead of Print.
Theories of accountability predict that when governments underperform, voters and electoral challengers will hold incumbents accountable. Yet governments frequently fail to deliver on essential responsibilities like public service provision without ...
Theories of accountability predict that when governments underperform, voters and electoral challengers will hold incumbents accountable. Yet governments frequently fail to deliver on essential responsibilities like public service provision without ...