This article explores why citizens favor protection despite the economic case for free trade. It argues that due to a lack of training and in an environment of stable prices, many individuals are not
We develop a model of political competition with endogenous turnout and endogenous platforms. Parties face a trade-off between maximizing their base and getting their supporters out to vote. We study
The files provided within this .zip file are meant to reproduce the tables and figures included in the article \"How to Get Coal Country to Vote for Climate Policy: The Effect of a ‘Just Transition Ag
In this paper, we argue that targeted or so-called smart sanctions have advantages to produce better outcomes than comprehensive sanctions under certain conditions. Considering that non-democratic lea
Why some governments spend more money in public goods than others do? Why does social expenditure vary? This study analyzes some key factors that explain the variation in social expenditure in Argenti