Party Emergence from the Middle-Out: The Role of American Federalism in Party Development, 1796-1824

• In Event: Historical Perspectives on American Parties

Brief Overview

This project explores the role of institutions in the emergence of the Democratic-Republican Party. I theorize the role of federalism in party emergence using the logic of social choice and the group-centered theory of party development.

Author

• Aric Gooch, Missouri State University, Springfield