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b8515m62s6b	J. Andres Mejia Acosta	Ghost Coalitions: Economic Reforms. Fragmented Legislatures and Informal Institutions in Ecuador (1979-2002)	2004		.txt	text/plain	281	11	18	When presidents increased their cooperation incentives, party leaders acting as political brokers played a crucial role in producing disciplined majorities by allocating and rewarding party members with policy concessions, pork, and patronage. Lowering the liability of coalition parties was crucial because public opinion ratings and the proximity of new elections reduced the incentives to cooperate with the executive.	cache/b8515m62s6b.txt	txt/b8515m62s6b.txt