This paper examines the formation of relationships among Brazilian legislators. Using exponential random graph models (ERGMs), it quantifies how political parties versus individual traits affect lawmaker connections within the Chamber of Deputies. The analysis finds both factors exert comparable influence on tie creation, suggesting party networks are more cohesive than previously thought based solely on personal ties.
| Why Legislative Networks? Analyzing Legislative Network Formation was authored by Stefan Wojcik. It was published by Cambridge in PSR&M in 2019. |
