EPISODE · Jun 3, 2020 · 33 MIN
Do Politicians Vote With Their Donors When Voters Are Distracted?
from Not Another Politics Podcast · host University of Chicago Podcast Network
One cause for concern during a pandemic that hasn’t gotten much attention is what else politicians might be doing while we’re focused on the virus. What laws are they passing, what regulations are they getting rid of, and could their actions be more in line with their donors than their voters? Professor Jorg Spenkuch from Northwestern University has a fascinating paper that provides insight into these important questions. The data he provides point in the direction that political accountability takes a big hit during disasters. Paper: Natural Disasters, Moral Hazard, and Special Interests In Congress Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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One cause for concern during a pandemic that hasn’t gotten much attention is what else politicians might be doing while we’re focused on the virus. What laws are they passing, what regulations are they getting rid of, and could their actions be more in line with their donors than their voters? Professor Jorg Spenkuch from Northwestern University provides insight into these important questions. The data he provides point in the direction that political accountability takes a big hit during disasters.
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