IMPACT OF LEGAL REFORMS ON THE SUBMISSION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BY CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES

Abstract

The researcher analyses the impact of legal reforms on the submission of assets and liabilities by political parties and candidates as part of political finance in a holistic way. A comparative analysis is utilized using both qualitative and quantitative methods among multiple countries which leads to positive self-selection, improved pools, signal relevance, and inclusive democracy. The overall research target area lies within Asia owing to a similar status as a part of a developing country regime. A special case for Pakistan is presented by comparing it with other Asian countries with a particular interest in the impact of legal reforms on the submission of assets and liabilities by political parties and candidates. This comparative methodology helps the researcher to present multiple ways forwards to improve legal reforms on the submission of assets and liabilities by political parties and candidates.