Event Title
Economic Determinants of U.S. Presidential Election Outcomes
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Theresa Finley
Start Date
24-4-2018 1:40 PM
End Date
24-4-2018 2:40 PM
Description
This study analyzes the relationship between a variety of economic factors and outcomes in U.S. presidential elections from 1988 to 2008. Current research on this topic uses the success of incumbent candidates as the dependent variable when looking at election results. This study instead analyzes election results in terms of the success of Republican candidates. Findings suggest that GDP, disposable personal income, and unemployment all have a significant effect on the outcome of U.S. presidential elections.
Economic Determinants of U.S. Presidential Election Outcomes
This study analyzes the relationship between a variety of economic factors and outcomes in U.S. presidential elections from 1988 to 2008. Current research on this topic uses the success of incumbent candidates as the dependent variable when looking at election results. This study instead analyzes election results in terms of the success of Republican candidates. Findings suggest that GDP, disposable personal income, and unemployment all have a significant effect on the outcome of U.S. presidential elections.