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TheorySource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0602 · as of 2026-10-27 · about: Selectorate theory · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team

“Selectorate theory holds that leaders who depend on a small winning coalition focus on private goods for supporters at the expense of public goods, while larger coalitions push leaders towards effective public policy; a large selectorate fosters supporters' loyalty and lengthens tenure.”

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