Are We Talking About the Same Thing? Rethinking the Meaning of Clientelism in Taiwan

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Brief Overview

This study reevaluates the use of “clientelism” in Taiwan, questioning if its prevalence marks Taiwan as an outlier among advanced democracies or reflects conceptual misapplication. We propose clearer definitions for future Taiwan research.

Authors

• Sheng-Te Jay Wu, Columbia University

• Kai-Ping Huang, National Taiwan University