This article examines changes in patterns of party competition in Japan and Taiwan following the introduction of mixed parallel electoral systems. National and district level election results demonstrate the consolidation of a two-party system in both countries. Differences in the speed and extent of this development are analyzed.

Keywords:
electoral reform, parallel mixed system, effective number of parties (ENP), disproportionality, volatility, Japan, Taiwan
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