2025, Vol. 7, Issue 5, Part B

Author(s): Zolzaya Gankhuyag, Odgerel Batsaikhan and Antony D Miller

Abstract: This article examines the formation and implications of coalition governments in Mongolia, as stipulated by Article 15 of the Law on the Government of Mongolia. The analysis reveals that the country's coalition governments, which are not explicitly termed as such in the law, have frequently emerged post-1998 due to the adoption of mixed and reduced majoritarian electoral systems. These systems have led to a more dispersed distribution of parliamentary seats among political parties, necessitating coalitions for governance. In contrast, one-party governments were more prevalent under an enlarged majoritarian system. The study suggests that coalition governments are characterized by slower policy-making processes and increased internal strife, while economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and fiscal discipline exhibit relative instability. On the other hand, one-party governments demonstrate a more favourable trend in these economic areas, implying a potential correlation between political stability and economic performance in Mongolia.

DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i5b.535

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