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Taiwan mayors are more likely to declare typhoon days off during election years, suggesting political motives influence disaster response decisions.
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As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off
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One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.
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